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The Chef Agency

Executive Chef

Pay: $130,000–$160,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Newberg, OR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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An Executive Chef holds a position at the very top of the kitchen management structure. Executive chefs are often responsible for the operation of multiple outlets of food service. Usually larger establishments have an executive chef, and it is primarily for a management role rather than manual cooking.

$87,606 / year median in Oregon

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Location:

Portland, OR Metro Area Salary:

$130,000-$160,000 base + 25% annual bonus

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), relocation assistance. Benefits begin after 60 days. 100% medical coverage for the individual.

Property Description:

Luxury wine-country resort featuring multiple culinary outlets, banquets, room service, spa dining, and off-site events.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury, multi-venue hotel, resort, or high-volume culinary operation. Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple culinary outlets, banquets, events, and kitchen teams, with strong menu development, purchasing, budgeting, and cost-control skills. Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, communication, presentation, and team-development skills, with a passion for exceptional food quality and guest service.

Requirements:

Michelin or James Beard experience recommended. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment while maintaining exceptional culinary and sanitation standards. Valid U.S. work visa; no sponsorship available.