Vice President, Technology (IT & Systems)

Vice President of Technology

Salt & Straw is a high-growth values-driven hospitality company known for creating moments of wonder through thoughtful creativity operational excellence and genuine human connection.

As we continue expanding into new markets and scaling our operations nationally we are seeking a Vice President of Technology to join our Leadership Team and help shape the next phase of our growth.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO the VP of Technology will serve as the senior leader responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive technology vision that enables the companys long-term strategy operational performance and evolving guest experience.

The Opportunity

This role represents a unique opportunity to build and lead enterprise technology strategy at a company where innovation hospitality and people-first leadership are deeply intertwined.

The Vice President of Technology will oversee the full technology ecosystem including infrastructure enterprise systems digital platforms and data architecture ensuring all solutions are scalable reliable and aligned with the needs of a rapidly growing multi-unit business.

Working in close partnership with executive leadership this role will play a foundational part in modernizing systems strengthening data capabilities and enabling technology solutions that support both operational efficiency and meaningful human experiences.

Key Areas of Leadership

The VP of Technology will:

• Set and lead a long-term technology strategy aligned with business growth and organizational priorities
• Guide enterprise systems modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Oversee secure reliable infrastructure across all locations
• Strengthen data governance and analytics capabilities to support decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally to implement scalable integrated technology solutions
• Build and develop a high-performing technology organization

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative technology leader with a proven track record of leading enterprise-scale technology environments in complex multi-location organizations.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant executive technology leadership experience (typically 10 years)
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise strategy modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Expertise across infrastructure enterprise systems cybersecurity and data architecture
• Experience in retail hospitality consumer or similarly operationally complex environments
• Exceptional ability to partner with senior leaders and translate business priorities into technology strategy

Equally important this leader will demonstrate a leadership style grounded in collaboration curiosity and a strong commitment to building trust across teams.

Work Environment

This hybrid role is based in Portland Oregon with regular in-office presence at the Portland Support Center.

Travel is expected periodically to support site visits cross-functional partnership and key strategic initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $200000 $225000 with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage retirement benefits flexible paid time off and of course ice cream perks.

Our Values

At Salt & Straw our values guide how we work together:

Create the Unbelievable
Show Up Generously
Act with Thoughtful Curiosity
Share Human Kindness
Make It Count

We believe great technology leadership is not only about systems it is about building relationships enabling teams and supporting a culture where people can do their best work.

Equal Opportunity

Salt & Straw is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.