Executive Chefs for hire in Portland, OR

Find executive chefs who lead kitchen operations, design menus and ensure food quality while managing kitchen staff and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Portland, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills11%
    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills11%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree100%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Brookdale Senior Living
    Holy Taco
    The Good Burger Shack
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    2-5 years33%
    More than 5 years33%

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Last updated: Aug 10, 2026

Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portland, OR: $85,993 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,335$114,942 yearly

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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)

    Portland, Oregon

    Licenses & certifications

    OLCC Service PermitCertified BookkeeperDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceStrategic Planning
  • Executive Chef

    Portland, Oregon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    American CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Small Business Owner

    Tualatin, Oregon

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInventory Management

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What's the average time to fill Executive Chef role?

The average time to fill Executive Chef role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for Executive Chef include: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for Executive Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.

What are some job titles related to executive chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: assistant general manager (agm) and small business owner.

What level of education is common for Executive Chef?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for Executive Chef in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for Executive Chef?

Most executive chefs have 27 years of professional experience.

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