Executive Chef for New Opening
Recruiting Partner: Robert Goebel
Portland, Oregon | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $95,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 167231
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Executive Chef – Exciting New Opening | Portland, Oregon
We’re seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary team for an exciting new multi-level restaurant, bar and event space. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and launch a high-profile dining concept from the ground up, bringing creativity, leadership, and passion to every aspect of the kitchen.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upscale, high-volume restaurant operations, with experience overseeing multiple outlets or event-driven venues. You’ll collaborate closely with ownership and the food & beverage leadership team to develop a menu that reflects innovation, seasonality, and exceptional quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all culinary operations, including menu development, execution, and presentation
- Build, train, and inspire a talented kitchen team focused on consistency and excellence
- Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation
- Oversee kitchen budgeting, food costs, and inventory management
- Partner with front-of-house and event teams to deliver seamless guest experiences
- Contribute to the creative direction and identity of this new concept
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or multi-outlet restaurants
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Track record of success managing high-volume service and events
- Creative culinary vision with a commitment to quality and innovation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, opening environment
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary to $100K
- 20% bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, expanding hospitality group
If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and excited to help bring a bold new concept to life in Portland—apply today!
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167231
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
