Chefs for hire in Portland, OR
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4,684
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- Associate's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Nordstrom Café
The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,684 profiles for Chefs in Portland, OR
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $75,000 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,837 – $95,602 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Executive Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsManagementSous Chef/Cook/Bartender
Tigard, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseMLO License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementManagementLoan Officer ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Clackamas, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFedex Ship ManagerHead Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFine Dining ExperienceHead Chef/Manager
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipManagementLead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 96 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 Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, line cook and head chef/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 11 years of professional experience.
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