Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced sous chef to join the team at The Majestic, a new Chinese-American in North Asheville.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive, professional team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in supervising all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment focused on collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee food safety sanitizing procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Manage inventory control and food management processes, including ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimizing waste to optimize costs.
• Coordinate menu planning and recipe development for various dining occasions such as fine dining events, catering functions, and banquet services.
• Supervise shift management duties, including scheduling staff, monitoring performance, and ensuring smooth service flow during busy periods.
• Support dietary department needs by accommodating special dietary requests and ensuring proper handling of allergen information.
• Maintain high standards of food handling and hygiene practices across all kitchen activities to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production, kitchen management, or restaurant experience with a focus on fine dining or catering environments.
• Strong supervisory skills with previous supervising experience in a culinary setting.
• Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures, inventory management, and cost control techniques.
• Hands-on cooking skills with expertise in food preparation and presentation.
• Experience managing teams as a chef with leadership qualities that inspire excellence among staff.
• Familiarity with banquet experience, catering services, and hospitality industry standards.
• Ability to manage inventory control effectively while maintaining high-quality food service standards.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with a passion for culinary innovation and customer service excellence.

Join us to be part of an energetic team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences through culinary mastery!

Pay: $50,000.00 – $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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