We’re a talented group of culinarians with 50+ years of combined experience.
We are impassioned, grateful, and dedicated to our craft: creating environments that enrich and change people’s lives. We strive to lift others up and give our employees all of the tools necessary to realize their goals, both personally and professionally - and can do the same for you and your business.
Eric Scheffer
FOUNDER | CEO
Rene Hermanson
CFO | CONTROLLER
Jordan Taylor
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY
Linda Johnson
OPERATIONS MANAGER
ALBA MYERS
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Brook White
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
How it all began
A commitment to partnership
Born from a desire to bottle his secret sauce and share how to create & run successful hospitality concepts, Eric formed The Scheffer Group as an umbrella company to manage and operate his various concepts in Asheville, NC.
As arguably the most successful and longest-standing restaurateur in Asheville, Eric is a true leader and visionary. At the core of his many successful ventures, you’ll find the same principles—a mastery of hospitality economics, stellar team motivation & management, strong restaurant cultures, and working environments that truly change people’s lives.
Eric is probably most well-known for his relentless generosity and intentional purpose to give back to his community. Having mentored numerous young chefs and hospitality professionals, he has been a catalyst for a great many culinary careers and projects.
At the center of The Scheffer Group’s dedication is an ethos of service. He believes that the service of others is a gift and an honor, and he relishes the opportunity to share his methods on everything from motivating & developing employees, to creating culture-driven experiences, to inculcating a brand’s mission into the lives of team members and guests.
These types of principals, systems, methods, and values come together under one roof at The Scheffer Group.
“We measure our success in life not of the things. It isn't the money or the stuff... it is absolutely the amount of joy you feel every day.”
OUR MISSION
To enrich lives through exceptional hospitality and relentless generosity by putting people first, creating meaningful opportunities for our team, delivering memorable experiences
for our guests, and strengthening the communities we serve.
We leave every guest, every employee, and every place better than we found it.
SCHEFFER GROUP CORE VALUES
At The Scheffer Group, our values guide every decision we make and every interaction we have.
We lead with integrity, honesty, and humility, believing that trust is earned through our actions.
We are committed to creating an environment where people are respected, supported, and inspired to grow both personally and professionally.
We embrace kindness, patience, and opportunity for all, while recognizing our responsibility to operate sustainably and strengthen the communities we serve.
We believe in sharing our knowledge, celebrating one another's success, and always making room at our table.
Above all, we are motivated by gratitude and humbled by the privilege of serving others, knowing that exceptional hospitality has the power to enrich lives and bring people together.