Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Sodexo is currently seeking a dynamic Executive Chef 2 to join our culinary team at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, North Carolina. Deerfield situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, and close to downtown Asheville with shops, restaurants and entertainment.

This Executive Chef will report to our Executive Chef 3 and assist with leading a team of approximately 50 employees. This position will oversee all aspects of food production, quality assurance, safety, and service. The ideal candidate will have strong sanitation knowledge along with high-volume dining experience. Typical shift is 10:00 am - 6:30pm with alternating weekend coverage.

What You'll Do

• oversee daily operations of the kitchen;
• ensure safety and sanitation guidelines are followed;
• assist with ordering and inventory;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
• mentor and train cooks.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• a background in food production with strong cooking skills;
• knowledge of safety and sanitation;
• knowledge of special diets is helpful;
• experience training and mentoring a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset;
• experience managing food costs and strong computer skills;
• an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm;
• a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC

Job ID: Sodexo-4D479F43F4E4606EBDA35144E528ED92

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-14T18:51:29