In the River Arts District, are some of Asheville's newest, exciting concepts, including Golden Hour, an upscale restaurant by acclaimed restauranteur, Jacob Sessoms. We also have Afterglow, a daytime cafe that transitions to a nighttime lounge featuring a floating DJ ball above the bar! We also can't forget The Roof! Where Asheville's most incredible sunsets take place among fire pits, lounge furniture, and nightly entertainment.We are looking for an energetic Chef de Cuisine / Executive Sous Chef to join our team. This role includes managing the kitchen for dinner service, cafe and event operations to ensure the highest levels of quality, service, and profitability. The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership and culinary skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for delivering innovative dining experiences. This is a great opportunity for someone with excellent culinary skills to join a growing, dynamic, business with excellent potential for advancement. Join us and help create unique and memorable experiences for our guests!We require a Chef who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety laws are followed, as well as being successful at implementing new menu items and recipes. Passion for food and the ability to inspire others to be innovative and enthusiastic kitchen professionals are highly valued skills. To be considered for the position, you must have executive chef experience, Chef de Cuisine, or sous chef experience at a top-notch restaurant. Apply now if you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership skills to our exciting team!Responsibilities:Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presentedBe responsible for the overall success of the daily culinary operations, with an emphasis on surpassing guest expectations while driving revenue and profitIncorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specialsSet and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchenManage controllable department expenses such as food, supplies, uniforms, equipment, and collaborate with vendors to achieve the highest quality products at the most reasonable priceQualifications:Must have 7-8 years of culinary experience for this roleCandidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GEDThis role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a teamMust have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkersCandidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirementsAbout Company:The Radical is opened in the River Arts District, and we're looking to add to our great team of hospitality professionals! Along with our hotel, we have bars, restaurants, and a cafe. An elevated wood fire grill restaurant Golden Hour, the sunset view The Roof bar with DJs and events, and Afterglow serving coffee and pastries during the day and cocktails and light bites into the night.The Radical is a new concept in an old factory building, aiming to breathe new life into the area and be part of a balance between new development and historic roots.We offer all FT and PT employees PTO, health benefits, free parking, and employee discounts at Lark Hotels and our food and beverage outlets.
