Corporate Catering Chef Job at Delaware North, Plainfield, NJ

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  • Delaware North
  • Plainfield, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Hudson Yards, supporting a premium corporate cafeteria known for refined, restaurant-quality cuisine in a fast-paced, upscale setting. Due to new business, we’re excited to offer a new opening with a great Monday–Friday schedule and early morning start times with Federal holidays off!

 

This position is ideal for hands-on culinary professionals who excel in fine dining à la carte, upscale kitchen environments, or high-volume catering operations. The successful candidate will bring focus, leadership, and finesse to early-morning production and lunchtime execution—without late nights or weekend shifts.

 

Ready to bring your culinary talent to a high-end, service-focused setting? We’d love to connect with you!

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $65,300 - $88,200 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?
  • Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation
  • Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment
  • Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes
  • Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More about you
  • Minimum of 3 years of sous chef experience with previous management responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation
  • Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
  • Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
  • Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
  • Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
  • Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift details

Day shift
Evenings as needed
Monday to Friday

Who we are

Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

$65,300 - $88,200 / year

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,

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