Executive Chef: Build a Brand-New PNW BBQ Kitchen

Hospitality Management Corporation; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hospitality Management Corporation in Warrenton, OR is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a new 5,000-square-foot, free-standing restaurant opening in Q1 2027. You’ll join the leadership team before opening and help build the program from the ground up.

The role combines creative menu development, cost controls, vendor relations, and team leadership, with relocation assistance and a competitive $85,000–$95,000 base salary plus a performance bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a free-standing restaurant environment.
• Experience leading a high-quality, high-volume culinary operation.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and health department requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day culinary and back-of-house operations.
• Develop and refine a locally inspired Pacific Northwest menu with barbecue influence.
• Establish consistent recipes, procedures, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and develop the culinary team.
• Control food and labor costs to meet budget and profitability targets.
• Maintain high sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Build relationships with local suppliers and oversee vendor selection.

Skills

Executive Chef

Sous Chef

Leadership

Cost controls

Menu development

Vendor relations

Training staff

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Hospitality Management Corporation in Warrenton, OR is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a new 5,000-square-foot, free-standing restaurant opening in Q1 2027. You’ll join the leadership team before opening and help build the program from the ground up.

The role combines creative menu development, cost controls, vendor relations, and team leadership, with relocation assistance and a competitive $85,000–$95,000 base salary plus a performance bonus potential.