Executive Chef (Full-Time + Benefits) - Retention Bonus
Hawthorn Senior Living
Job Overview
- Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
- Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
- Application Deadline: 23 April 2026
Job Description
Hawthorn Senior Living, an independent and assisted living management company, is seeking caring people that want to make a positive difference in our residents’ lives.
!!We are offering a retention bonus of $500 paid out after 90 days of continuous service!!
WHY would you consider being a team member with Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is a privately owned senior housing company. We pride ourselves on hard-work, integrity, operating with total transparency and believing that you never go wrong, doing the right thing.
We believe that our commitment to people is the reason we have one of the highest occupancies in the industry.
Our foundation of principles and philosophies don’t work for everyone, but they may be just what you’re looking for.
We are currently seeking an Executive Chef for our beautiful independent living community for active seniors in Asheville – Bella Vista.
Overall Job Purpose:
Ensuring the Community’s kitchen produces three (3) high quality, great tasting, well presented and nutritious meals every day, 365 days per year, made from scratch for the Community’s residents while remaining on budget in a clean and safe kitchen environment. Providing leadership for kitchen staff by inspiring and motivating each employee to perform successfully.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Culinary Arts Degree or a minimum of five years quality, high-volume cooking.
- Prior culinary experience or successful hands-on work experience in high-volume cooking.
- Prior management experience preferred.
- Certified in Serv-Safe/ Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point.
- Embodies a patient and creative attitude with the ability to “think outside the box.”
- Demonstrates a commitment to and respect for all individuals.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
- Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.
- Asks questions and seeks assistance.
- Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple work duties.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions with co-workers and residents of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrates ability to work efficiently and pleasantly in an extremely busy work environment, to deal with difficult situations in a calm manner and be a team player.
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines
- Supervisory Responsibilities: supervises the Community kitchen staff.
About Our Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistance program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume for consideration.
We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications and reference checks. Bella Vista is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.
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Job Overview
- Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
- Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
- Application Deadline: 23 April 2026