Executive Sous Chef

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT • Asheville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations across all food and beverage outlets at The Radical Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. The property’s food and beverage program is locally inspired, seasonally driven, and MICHELIN RECOMMENDED. The role works with the Executive Chef on menus and leads kitchen teams to deliver consistent food quality and service across outlets and dayparts, including brunch and late-night service.

The position manages service transitions, kitchen staffing and development, relationships with local suppliers, and ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste reduction. It also supports pop-ups, private dining, and special programming while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role offers a multi-outlet scope, menu input, and potential growth opportunities toward Executive Chef roles.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to manage multiple service styles, menus, and concepts simultaneously.
• Kitchen leadership skills, including clear communication under pressure and developing team members.
• Understanding of food cost, ordering, and inventory management across multiple outlets.
• Passion for seasonally driven, locally inspired cooking and ingredient sourcing.
• ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain certification before starting.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-outlet or high-volume kitchen experience.
• A culinary degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations across all food and beverage outlets, ensuring food quality, timing, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus across outlets, including the all-day restaurant, bar snacks, and rooftop programming.
• Train, schedule, and develop the kitchen team across dayparts and outlets.
• Manage transitions between service periods, coordinating preparation, staffing, and outlet-specific setup.
• Maintain and grow relationships with Western North Carolina farmers, purveyors, and artisan producers.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory across outlets, with attention to food cost, waste reduction, and consistent portioning.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards across every station and outlet.
• Support pop-ups, private dining, and special programming.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Room discounts
• Employee food and beverage discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed