Del Lago Resort & Casino Opens Search to Hire Pair of Executive Chefs to Lead Portico by Fabio Viviani, Casino Restaurants
Posted on October 5th, 2016
No reality show experience required to run restaurant by ‘Top Chef’ alum Fabio Viviani
TYRE, N.Y. October 05, 2016 — Del Lago Resort & Casino has opened up a search for a pair executive chefs to lead two distinct food-service operations. One will run Portico by Fabio Viviani, while the other will be in charge of casino including the Farmers Market buffet and the Vine.
In August, del Lago announced its partnership with Viviani to have him shape the direction of Portico. The former “Top Chef” star, restaurateur and author is eager to see his new restaurant take shape.
“This is an opportunity for the talented chefs in this area to put their skills on display at what will be the most popular destination in the Finger Lakes,” Viviani said. “I’m looking forward to working with them to bring this vision to life and see how we can help people enjoy this beautiful region even more.”
Executive chefs require knowledge of safe food preparation techniques, as well as knowledge of menu development, cost and wage control. For Portico, an Italian-themed restaurant, del Lago is searching for someone with experience preparing Italian cuisine. The restaurant will feature a sophisticated take on Old World Italian-inspired foods and handmade pastas, as well as seafood, steaks and chops grilled over hardwood. Likewise, candidates for the Farmers Market Buffet and Vine position should have experience with quality high-end and large volume.
Both Portico as well as the Farmers Market and Vine aim to further del Lago’s mission of promoting foods and beverages produced in the Finger Lakes region. Del Lago’s executive chefs will be integral in creating a farm-to-table experience that gets the most out of the immensely diverse agricultural offerings throughout New York.
“Passion is what we’re really looking for with these two positions,” said Jeff Babinski, executive vice president and general manager at del Lago Resort & Casino. “Obviously passion for food, but also for where that food comes from. It’s been our focus from Day 1 to promote the region, and our executive chefs have to share in that vision. This area offers so much to savor, and our chefs will reflect and enhance that.”
Interested candidates can apply online at www.dellagoresort.com/career. Del Lago Resort & Casino is scheduled to open in February 2017.
About del Lago Resort & Casino
The $440 million 205-room hotel, spa and casino will include a banquet facility, several restaurants, lounges, 2,500 person entertainment center and other world-class amenities. Del Lago Resort & Casino will feature Savor New York, a unique retail outlet where local vendors will bring the Finger Lakes region directly to del Lago patrons with a wide variety of local fruits, cheeses, baked goods, wines and beers, and other area specialties. The casino will feature 2,000 slot machines and 85 gaming tables, including 10 poker tables. Del Lago will create 1,800 construction jobs and 1,800 permanent jobs, and will generate more than $90 million annually for New York state and local governments. The resort and casino was awarded a New York State casino license in December 2015 and will open to the public in the first half of 2017. For more information, visit www.delLagoResort.com.
