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RiverPlace Hotel

Executive Chef

Portland, OR · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

... management of the culinary research and development process from product creation through ... Qualifications Prior experience as an Executive Chef. Excellent verbal and written communication ...

RiverPlace Hotel

Executive Chef

Portland, OR · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

... management of the culinary research and development process from product creation through ... Qualifications Prior experience as an Executive Chef. Excellent verbal and written communication ...

CoralTree Hospitality

Executive Chef

Portland, OR · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Provides visionary leadership and management of the culinary research and development process from ... Prior experience as an Executive Chef. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess ...

Urban Restaurant Group

Executive Chef

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$77K - $107K/yr

Paid time off * Training & development Position Objective: The Executive Chef is the culinary ... Conduct continuous research and adapt menus based on seasonality, guest feedback, and ingredient ...

Urban Restaurant Group

Executive Chef

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

Lead the development and execution of innovative menus for events and catering, ensuring a blend of ... Conduct continuous research and adapt menus based on seasonality, guest feedback, and ingredient ...

Railhouse Pub & Grill Inc

Line Cook

Brookings, OR · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Training & development Benefits/Perks * Competitive Compensation * Career Advancement Opportunities ... Create menus according to season and customer research * Set up the kitchen with necessary tools ...

AditiStaffing

IT Technical Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Research and deploy new tools and frameworks to build a sustainable big data platform ... Puppet, Chef or AWS OpsWorks. * Agile/Scrum Application Development experience. Additional ...

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Roseburg

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant - East Portland

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Vancouver

Portland, OR · On-site

$46K - $77K/yr

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant - East Portland

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Florence

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

Sysco

Sales Consultant - Corvallis

Portland, OR · On-site

... or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and ... Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.

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How much do research development chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development chef in Oregon is $107,625.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $123,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a research development chef do?

A Research Development Chef is responsible for creating, testing, and refining new food products, recipes, and menu items, often for restaurants, food manufacturers, or retail brands. They blend culinary creativity with food science and market trends to develop innovative and scalable food concepts. Their role involves experimenting with ingredients, improving flavors, ensuring product consistency, and considering factors like cost, nutrition, and production feasibility.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research development chef?

To thrive as a Research Development Chef, you need comprehensive culinary expertise, a deep understanding of food science, and often a degree in culinary arts or food technology. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, recipe management software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is highly valuable. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and strong collaboration abilities help you excel when designing innovative recipes and working with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure you can successfully develop new food products that meet both culinary standards and market demands.

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Infographic showing various Research Development Chef job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,625 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Executive Chef

RiverPlace Hotel

Portland, OR • On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview
This position is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service operations throughout the property and overall leadership in the creative development and quality assurance in culinary operations. This includes directing product conceptualization, menu engineering, recipe development, item costing, concept testing, product specification development/sourcing, implementation of new menus, and on-going quality assurance processes and systems.
As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
  • An employee assistance program.
  • Paid time off/sick time
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Team Member Free Room Night Program.

Responsibilities
Provides visionary leadership and management of the culinary research and development process from product creation through implementation. Devises innovative product offerings for a variety of venues including main dining rooms, buffets room service, specialty restaurants, banquets, catering, and themed/special events. Formulates and implements procedural guidelines, policies, and standards pertaining to the overall food and beverage operations. Included in this are menu design, product specifications, cleanliness and sanitation, and food, labor, and operating expenses' cost controls. Monitors industry trends and collaborates with internal and external partners in culinary research and development efforts. Manages the overall creation of menus, preparation instructions, and individual dish specifications by ingredients and corresponding portion sizes. Collaborates with Purchasing in identifying and sourcing required products. Develops standards, processes, and tools to assist in delivering consistent culinary products at both properties. Guides and supports culinary team in the implementation and adherence of company standards, processes, and systems. Monitors guests, partners, and internal feedback and takes corrective action as required ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction. In partnership with the Food & Beverage management, develops and administers formal quality assurance processes including audits, secret shopper programs, culinary focus groups, consumer tastings, and customer/operator surveys.
Qualifications
Prior experience as an Executive Chef. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess strength in training and team building programs. Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple property Culinary departments. Must have 4 or 5 star background, knowledge, and ability to implement such standards. Must have experience in the process of creating and implementing successful new concepts.

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