Radical – Line Cook

About Us

Golden Hour Restaurant is the vibrant culinary heart of The Radical Hotel Asheville—a bold, design-forward boutique hotel rooted in the creative spirit of the River Arts District.

We’re proud to be a Michelin Recommended restaurant, known for elevated food, thoughtful hospitality, and a kitchen culture built on teamwork, consistency, and craft. Our menu is local-produce focused and driven by bold, seasonal flavors, with a strong emphasis on wood-fired grill cooking.

In addition to Golden Hour, our culinary program includes Afterglow and The Roof, offering multiple concepts and service styles.

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Line Cook to join our team and help us execute high-quality service with precision, pride, and great attitude.

What You’ll Do

As a Line Cook, you’ll support daily kitchen operations and ensure every plate leaving the pass meets Golden Hour standards. Depending on scheduling and business needs, this role may support service at Golden Hour, Afterglow, and/or The Roof.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute menu items accurately and efficiently during service
• Maintain strong prep, station setup, and breakdown practices
• Follow recipes, portioning, plating, and quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your station and shared kitchen areas
• Communicate clearly with chefs and FOH during service
• Support team with prep, inventory rotation, labeling, and storage
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (ServSafe practices encouraged)
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and general kitchen maintenance as needed

What We’re Looking For

You’re a great fit if you are:

• Experienced on a line (minimum 1 year preferred; more welcome)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work as part of a team
• Passionate about hospitality and prideful in your craft
• Open to learning and improving every shift

Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend and holiday availability strongly preferred
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must follow kitchen uniform and safety standards

Why Work With Us

• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Growth opportunities within The Radical Hotel.
• Employee dining discounts and hotel perks
• A creative, energetic workplace where individuality is welcome
• Work with a team that takes food seriously—but not themselves

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred.  Broiler cooking preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.           

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.