Complex Executive Chef

The Radical Hotel is an innovative boutique hotel located in Asheville's vibrant River Arts District, celebrated for its bold design and commitment to delivering memorable hospitality experiences. It uniquely blends art, culture, and exceptional food and beverage services, making it a standout destination for visitors and locals alike. The hotel boasts several distinguished culinary venues, including Golden Hour, a Michelin Recommended signature restaurant known for its creative, seasonal menus; after/glow, a welcoming café and evening lounge; The Roof, a rooftop bar offering seasonal dining against stunning city views; and a versatile banquet and catering operation that also serves the sister property, Zelda Dearest. Each venue exemplifies The Radical's commitment to quality, creativity, and community connection through strong partnerships with local farms and artisans. Driftwood Hospitality Management, known for its fully integrated and client-focused approach to hospitality, manages The Radical Hotel. Their culture empowers associates to contribute actively to the hotel's success through proactive strategies and teamwork, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.

The Executive Chef role at The Radical Hotel is a pivotal leadership position designed to guide the overall culinary vision and operations across its multiple dining outlets. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence one of Asheville's most dynamic culinary programs, overseeing all facets of food production, menu development, and team leadership, while ensuring alignment with the hotel’s high standards of hospitality and guest satisfaction. The chef will lead Golden Hour, after/glow café and lounge, The Roof rooftop bar, and the catering and private events at both The Radical Hotel and Zelda Dearest hotel. Responsibilities include crafting and evolving seasonal menus that embody the hotel’s creative spirit, ensuring operational excellence, managing budgets and costs efficiently, and fostering a collaborative and innovative kitchen culture.

Candidates for this role need to be experienced hands-on leaders with proven success in luxury culinary environments, ideally with hotel experience, capable of managing multiple concepts and large volume operations with attention to detail in quality and safety standards. The position requires strong financial acumen, culinary creativity, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The Executive Chef will work closely with Food & Beverage leadership and renowned consultants to elevate guest experiences and maintain The Radical Hotel’s reputation as a premier culinary destination.

The Radical Hotel offers a vibrant, inclusive, and creative environment where culinary professionals can push the boundaries of their craft while contributing to a growing and innovative hospitality concept. Those who join this team will find not only a career opportunity but also a community committed to excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement in service of guests and the Asheville culinary scene.