Executive Chefs for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience7%Analysis Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED30%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years4%6-10 years24%Current company
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Alaska Marine Trucking (Lynden)Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years31%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 207 profiles for Executive Chefs in Salem, OR
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $75,076 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,081 – $95,403 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceExecutive Chef
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceKitchen Manager
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsQuality ControlExecutive Chef
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningVendor ManagementSupplier Management ExperienceVendor Relationship ManagementSupplier Relationship Management (SRM)
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What's the average time to fill an executive chef role?
The average time to fill an executive chef role is 52 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 an executive chef include: leadership, supervising experience and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: executive chef at friendsview manor, kitchen manager and executive sous chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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