Executive Chef II — Corporate Café

Job overview

The Executive Chef II role is onsite in Salisbury, NC, and pays $60,000–$65,000 per year, with 10% listed as another form of compensation. The stated schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with hours varying according to business needs and events. The role leads culinary operations for a high-volume corporate café serving a client’s executive headquarters; Canteen provides food, service, and workplace dining solutions. The chef leads daily café operations, develops the culinary team, and partners with food and beverage and catering leaders to deliver quality meals and events. The role also manages food costs and inventory and maintains food safety, sanitation, and presentation standards to support client expectations and a strong dining experience.

What you'll do

• Lead daily culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining café
• supervise, coach, and develop approximately 7–10 culinary associates
• partner with the Catering Director on executive-level and special-event catering
• manage ordering, inventory, receiving, and cost controls
• develop menus, daily features, and seasonal offerings
• ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• maintain an organized kitchen and collaborate on operational goals and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

executive chef ii

corporate café

salisbury nc

canteen

culinary operations

team leadership

catering events

menu development

food safety

monday–friday

$60k–$65k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off and holidays
• shopping program
• wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• EAP
• FSAs
• paid parental leave
• personal leave.

Why this role

The posting lists a Monday–Friday schedule, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with hours varying for business needs and events. Corporate dining, hotel, healthcare, higher education, or other high-volume food-service experience is preferred.

About the employer

Canteen is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.