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Job Title: Corporate Chef – Urban Restaurant Group

Location: Portland/Eugene Industry: Full-Service Urban Dining Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site with Travel to Locations

About Us: We are a dynamic and fast-growing group of 5+ high-volume urban restaurants focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences, culinary innovation, and operational excellence. With a combined annual revenue of $25M+, we are seeking a results-driven Corporate Chef to lead our culinary direction and drive performance across all locations.

Job Summary: The Corporate Chef will oversee kitchen operations across all restaurant units, ensuring consistency in food quality, cost control, kitchen efficiency, and staff development. This is a leadership role for a chef who can think strategically, execute operationally, and drive measurable success.

Key Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor culinary teams across all locations (100+ kitchen staff total). • Standardize recipes and kitchen protocols to ensure consistency and efficiency. • Manage food cost (target: <28%) and labor cost (target: <22%) across the group. • Conduct monthly kitchen audits with a focus on sanitation (95%+ compliance) and performance. • Develop seasonal menus and LTOs that align with brand and margin goals. • Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. • Partner with operations and finance teams to meet EBITDA and growth targets.

Qualifications: • Minimum 7 years in an executive or corporate chef role, preferably in multi-unit operations. • Proven track record in food and labor cost management. • Experience overseeing $10M+ in culinary operations annually. • Strong leadership and communication skills. • Culinary degree or equivalent experience required. • Ability to travel regularly between locations. • Strong working knowledge of Restaurant 365 Operations software.

Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive base salary + performance bonus (up to 20%) • Health, dental, vision insurance • PTO and paid holidays • Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant group

To Apply: Send your resume and a short cover letter highlighting how you’ve driven culinary and financial performance in past roles to mark@urban-restaurants.com.