Regional Executive Chef
4 days ago
Portland
Job Description Regional Chef – Portland Market Portland, OR A Restaurant Group of Purpose Through our food, our service, and our spirit, we create experiences that inspire. We believe in scratch cooking, responsible sourcing, strong leadership, and developing teams that are proud of what they do every day. We are seeking an experienced Regional Chef to oversee and lead culinary operations across our Portland-area locations, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive excellence, consistency, and culture. Health, Wealth & Happiness • Competitive base salary, • Quarterly bonus potential, • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), • Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program, • Paid vacation time, • 401(k) program, • Employee dining discounts, • Ongoing growth, education, and advancement opportunities What You’ll Contribute • Champion a culture of positivity, accountability, and culinary excellence, • Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary teams across multiple locations, • Coach, mentor, and develop chefs with a strong focus on training and succession, • Partner with chefs to optimize food cost, inventory control, labor efficiency, and kitchen systems, • Maintain consistency, quality, and execution standards across all units, • Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure food safety and sanitation compliance, • Analyze culinary performance, report results, and identify opportunities for improvement, • Participate in menu development and successful menu rollouts, • Support restaurants with training, coverage, and interim culinary leadership as needed ✅ Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in high-volume, scratch kitchen environments, • 5+ years in a senior culinary leadership or multi-unit role, • Proven experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L, • Strong understanding of kitchen systems, training, and operational execution, • Ability to travel up to 25% within the region, • Valid Food Handler’s Certification required Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We believe in equal opportunity, equal pay, and building teams where everyone’s voice is valued. Our goal is to create a culture people are proud to be part of—every single day. Company DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!