Rooftop Creative Chef — Seasonal Menus & Michelin Mentorship

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Hilton's employee rate discounts world

Employee food & beverage discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks an Executive Chef for The Radical in Asheville. You’ll lead hands-on kitchen operations across Golden Hour rooftop bar and private events, shaping the culinary identity with a Michelin-starred colleague and seasonal, local ingredients.

You’ll build and mentor a kitchen team, own food quality, costs, and safety, and partner with local farmers to source produce. This boutique program offers creative ownership and room to grow within a nationwide hospitality

Qualifications

• Local chef or rising culinary leader ready for next step.
• Hands-on in the kitchen, leads by cooking with team.
• Passion for local sourcing and seasonal menus.
• Experience leading or building a kitchen team preferred.
• Comfortable with rooftop bar, private events, and daily operations.
• Collaborative mindset and curiosity about Asheville food culture.

Responsibilities

• Set culinary direction for Golden Hour, rooftop bar, and private events.
• Develop seasonal, locally-sourced menus reflecting Asheville culture.
• Collaborate with Michelin-starred chef on menu development and standards.
• Recruit, train, and build a strong kitchen team.
• Own kitchen operations end-to-end: quality, food cost, and safety.
• Partner with local farmers and producers to source ingredients.
• Bring energy to private events and special experiences.
• Collaborate with Driftwood's F&B network on new concepts.

Skills

Local chef

Hands-on leadership

Seasonal menus

Local sourcing

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks an Executive Chef for The Radical in Asheville. You’ll lead hands-on kitchen operations across Golden Hour rooftop bar and private events, shaping the culinary identity with a Michelin-starred colleague and seasonal, local ingredients.

You’ll build and mentor a kitchen team, own food quality, costs, and safety, and partner with local farmers to source produce. This boutique program offers creative ownership and room to grow within a nationwide hospitality