Chefs for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
Morton's The SteakhouseAnthology of BeavertonARAMARK/LIFEWORKS
Time at current job
1-2 years57%More than 5 years29%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $76,204 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,678 – $98,963 yearly
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Executive Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitCulinary ArtsDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCDLOLCC Service PermitAir Brake EndorsementCDL BServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementSous Chef
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringComplianceSous Chef
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCommunication Skillschef/cook
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceStocking
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, head chef/kitchen manager and executive chef/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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