There is something special about Asheville. The city not only boasts a funky and eclectic downtown, world-class culinary and craft beer culture, a thriving art, and live-music scene but also has awe-inspiring scenery courtesy of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville showcases the sophisticated side of Appalachia while maintaining a small-town feel. Listed as 23rd among 200 metro areas for business and careers in Forbes, the city has offerings for everyone, be it job hunters or business owners looking to hire. If you want to know more about the city and its employment scene, read the sections below.
Asheville Overview
Located in the county seat of Buncombe County, Asheville is at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and French Broad and is the largest city in Western North Carolina. The city's rich architectural heritage, a mix of Art Deco, Beaux-Arts, and Neoclassical styles, provides a perfect backdrop for the edgy energy emanating from its locally-owned shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants, and exciting entertainment venues. The city is conveniently located a few hours by car from the international flight hubs in Charlotte and Atlanta.
Asheville is North Carolina’s 12th-most populous city and currently has a population of 92,852, an increase of 9% since 2020. The unemployment rate is 4.5% with recent job growth being positive. This means the hiring scene is quite active and employers are on the lookout for quality candidates.
Asheville Businesses
Asheville is the economic hub of the western part of the state. The economy is dominated by manufacturing industries like electrical products, furniture, textiles, and printed goods. Health care, tourism, and government also play important roles in the economy. Technological developments have also contributed to job growth.
Healthcare, education, technical services, social assistance, construction, professional, scientific, accommodation, and food services are some of the major employment sectors in Asheville. About 36% of the workforce is employed in managerial, professional, or related positions, with sales and office occupations constituting 21% of the labor force. Major employers in the city are Baxter Healthcare, Cone Mills Corp, Mission-St. Joseph's Health System, J. Crew Group among others.
Hiring Resources in Asheville
There is constant progress, advancement, and expansion of businesses in the city. However, hiring the right people is necessary to this process. Thus, most of the companies located here have a people-oriented approach to employment. Companies have access to a variety of methods for sourcing candidates. Websites and job boards that are area-specific and cater to hourly and fixed-time workers are available to them. Additionally, you can place ads in newspapers.
The majority of employers rely on online channels to find quality employees for their companies. Through online recruitment websites, you can connect with untapped talent pools. This allows you to view a database of potential employees. There are many hiring platforms in the city that are available to help you hire talent.
of carefully curated brands throughout the Midwest
and beyond. PHG’s known and iconic brands include:
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
BIN 23 BISTRO
EXCHANGE WHISKEY BAR
Remember that although the meal is always amazing, it’s the
experience you go back for! With this thought
in mind, Prime Hospitality Group adheres to 5 Core Values:
Demand Excellence
Passion for Hospitality
Desire to Win
Unwavering Commitment
Hunger to Grow
BENEFITS
(Benefits available to employees who work an average of 25 hours per week.)
• Compensation: based on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• Dental and vision insurance coverage
• Paid vacation
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Team member assistance program
• 401(k) plan
In addition to advancement opportunities, team member perks include:
Family style MEALS served while at work
Paid time off for ALL employees for each hour worked
Dining DISCOUNTS at Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants
Anniversary recognition program
JOB SUMMARY for Server
Are you an experienced Server looking to join a successful restaurant and grow your career? Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is seeking a Server to join the Ruth's Chris Team. This role will be responsible for maintaining positive guest interactions while providing guests the highest quality of service in a friendly and efficient manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Server
Maintains professional demeanor, a clean and presentable uniform, and practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all shifts,
Observes guests throughout meal to anticipate needs, immediately recognizes, and responds to any guest needs or requests,
Takes orders, serve food and drinks, respond to inquiries about the menu and fulfill the wishes of the guest, as well as suggestively sell food and drinks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Server
Must maintain a current valid permit to serve alcohol as required by the State of Indiana.
Must be able to operate POS system, make change, and use credit card transactions accurately.
Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to guests, and other team members.
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Chick-fil-A Front of House (Day Shift) for Chick-fil-A - Merrimon Ave in Asheville. This is a description.
Fun. Caring. Community. It's what helps make Chick-fil-A Merrimon Ave so special. We are seeking driven, enthusiastic, and humble servant-leaders to join our morning/daytime hospitality team.
Our hospitality team is responsible for creating memorable experiences
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for our guests. They ensure the service is fast, friendly, and accurate...but never rushed. Roles include outside order taking, outside meal delivery, meal bagging, front counter cashier, dining room hosting, etc.
Whether you are looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we can tailor the role to fit your specific needs!
Pending education, experience, & availability, full-time professionals* starting wages are between $16-$18/hour.
Other benefits include: - Flexible scheduling - Provided break meals - $2500 scholarship opportunities - 401k match options - Insurance options - Caring environment - Sundays OFF
Depending on experience, we offer you an Hourly Rate of Pay between $13.00 - $15.00 per hour. You can also receive weekly tips and bonuses based on the store's performance—the potential to make up between $15.00 - $17.00 per hour when tips and bonuses are included.
JOB PERKS:
$300 REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
Free meal on every shift
Paid Training
Daily Pay available
Competitive Base Wage + Tips + Weekly Bonuses
Caring Teams and Chaplains for emotional and life support outside of the restaurant
Opportunities for Learning and Development
Full-time employee benefits:
Medical benefits 80% company paid, after 90 days
Dental benefits after 90 days
Vision benefits after 90 days
410k company match program
Paid time off
Crew Members perform essential duties in many different areas within the restaurant, including the cash register area, grill, dressing station, fry station, lobby, and morning prep area, and provide friendly, fast, and accurate service to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Excels at performing essential tasks including runner, frontline coordinator, order taker, dining room attendant, grill operator, sandwich maker, fry station, drinks, and cashier.
Maintaining friendly, fast, and accurate service, ensuring an excellent customer experience and that all products consistently meet company standards.
Ensures the restaurant is up to company standards concerning cleanliness, neatness, and customer accessibility.
Works as a team player to support other employees in completing their tasks.
Complete all other duties.
Qualifications Guidelines
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, candidacy for the same is acceptable.
1- year of experience in a food service or retail environment is preferred but not required.
Language Ability
Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary. The ability to read, write, and comprehend instruction is necessary.
Math Ability
This position requires basic math skills.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills are required to operate POS (cash register)
Physical Demands
This position will require long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm and cold temperatures. There will also likely be extensive lifting supplies and materials and moderate loud noise. Using hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects is required. Finger dexterity may be required for cash register use. There will be constant exposure to hot equipment and oil throughout the workday.
Special Requirements and Certifications - None
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor, policy, and company management.
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Waiter/Waitress for 3AAAS LLC in Asheville. This is a description.
Main Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:
Taking orders and delivering food and beverages.
Helping guests with menu recommendations.
Providing exceptional customer experience.
Waiter/Waitress Job Description:
Our restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress with remarkable hard skills and engaging people skills.
The right person for this job should be
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able to multitask food and beverage orders and deliveries, but not only that. Our restaurant prides itself in providing excellent service, which is why we are looking for a waiter/waitress who will treat our guests with attentiveness, patience, and a positive attitude.
The responsibilities of a waiter/waitress in our restaurant are to greet guests, seat them down, help them with menu recommendations, take and deliver orders (carry trays), and clear tables. All our waiters/waitresses are also responsible for handling cash and credit card transactions.
To help our restaurant provide a pleasurable dining experience, a good waiter/waitress should be able to ensure that our guests are fully satisfied by being friendly, courteous, accommodating, and reliable. A suitable candidate for the job should also be a problem-solver and a team player.
Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress:
Greeting, seating, and escorting guests.
Providing menu recommendations and additional information.
Upselling additional products when appropriate.
Checking ID's to prevent minors from ordering alcoholic beverages.
Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization.
Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.
Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion.
Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.
Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of tables and tableware.
Providing exceptional customer experience.
Waiter/Waitress Job Requirements:
Must have prior experience as a waiter/waitress.
Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.
of carefully curated brands throughout the Midwest
and beyond. PHG’s known and iconic brands include:
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
BIN 23 BISTRO
EXCHANGE WHISKEY BAR
Remember that although the meal is always amazing, it’s the experience you go back for! With this thought in mind, Prime Hospitality Group adheres to 5 Core Values:
Demand Excellence
Passion for Hospitality
Desire to Win
Unwavering Commitment
Hunger to Grow
BENEFITS
(Benefits available to employees who work an average of 25 hours per week.)
Competitive salary
Bonus program
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
401k Contribution
Vacation Time
In addition to advancement opportunities, team member perks include:
Family style MEALS served while at work
Paid time off for ALL employees for each hour worked
Dining DISCOUNTS at Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants
Anniversary recognition program
BARTENDER JOB SUMMARY
Are you an experienced Bartender looking to join a successful restaurant company and grow your career? Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is seeking a Bartender to join the Ruth's
Chris Steak House team. Consider this exceptional opportunity!
A Bartender will provide guests with a fine-dining experience. A Bartender at Ruth's Chris should meet and exceed guests’ expectations. This role will prepare and serve all soft drink, alcoholic beverages and wine according to Ruth’s Chris Steak House specifications, recipes and procedures. A Bartender should provide timely and quality beverages to both guests and the service staff and perform the duties of cashier for the guests and staff.
Must maintain a current valid permit to serve alcohol as required by the State
Restaurant Operations Aptitude/Mastery (FOH Service Team Members): advanced knowledge of the stations and roles in FOH, the style of service, how to correctly set and clear a table, the correct way to stock a service station, use of any server tools that might exist, proficiency with point-of-sale systems, and a tireless desire to optimize each interaction with the guests meeting all defined service protocols and the demands and needs of each guest.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment effectively and efficiently
Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively
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Host for 3AAAS LLC in Asheville. This is a description.
We are seeking a daytime Host to join our team! The host is one of the most crucial positions in a restaurant, the host is the first person the guest sees and engages with as well as controls the flow for
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the entire shift. Day to day responsibilities for a daytime host include:
Managing reservations, either in person, on the phone or online.
Answering phone calls.
Seating guests and answering any initial questions.
Providing waiting times when necessary or for guests without reservations.
Creating an appropriate atmosphere when guests arrive.
Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in front of house area.
Assisting with opening and closing of restaurant.
Knowledge of menu.
Assigning guests to tables they prefer, while keeping table rotation in mind so that servers receive the same guest count.
Some host requirements include:
To maintain a positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
To provide excellent customer service in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
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Crew Member - Asheville II for Lifes Food LLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Asheville. This is a description.
We are seeking those available to work night shifts!
Our Five Guys location on Merrimon Ave. is hiring Crew Members:
Full-Time,
Part-Time, and
Seasonal
RATE OF PAY
Depending on experience, we offer you an Hourly
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Rate of Pay between $12.00 - 15.00 per hour. You can also receive weekly tips and bonuses based on the store's performance—the potential to make up to $15.00 - $20.00 per hour when tips and bonuses are included.
https://www.lifesfood.net/
Hiring immediately! Paid Training! The Opportunity -- having fun while learning essential Leadership Skills to grow your career.
JOB PERKS:
$300 REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
Free meal on every shift
Paid Training
Daily Pay available
Competitive Base Wage + Tips + Weekly Bonuses
Caring Teams and Chaplains for emotional and life support outside of the restaurant
Opportunities for management with our Learning and Development Program.
Full-time employee benefits:
Medical benefits after 90-days
Dental benefits after 90 days
Vision benefits after 90 days
Paid Time off after 90 days
410k company match program after a year of service
Crew Members perform essential duties in many different areas within the restaurant, including the cash register area, grill, dressing station, fry station, lobby, and morning prep area, and provide friendly, fast, and accurate service to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Excels at performing essential tasks including runner, frontline coordinator, order taker, dining room attendant, grill operator, sandwich maker, fry station, drinks, and cashier.
Maintaining friendly, fast, and accurate service, ensuring an excellent customer experience and that all products consistently meet company standards.
Ensures the restaurant is up to company standards concerning cleanliness, neatness, and customer accessibility.
Works as a team player to support other employees in completing their tasks.
Complete all other duties.
Qualifications Guidelines
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, candidacy for the same is acceptable.
1- year of experience in a food service or retail environment is preferred but not required.
Language Ability
Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary. The ability to read, write, and comprehend instruction is necessary.
Math Ability
This position requires basic math skills.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills are required to operate POS (cash register)
Physical Demands
This position will require long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm and cold temperatures. There will also likely be extensive lifting supplies and materials and moderate loud noise. Using hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects is required. Finger dexterity may be required for cash register use. There will be constant exposure to hot equipment and oil throughout the workday.
Special Requirements and Certifications - None
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor, policy, and company management.
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Chick-fil-A Back of House Team Member (Day Shift) for Chick-fil-A - Merrimon Ave in Asheville. This is a description.
Safe. Fresh. Fast. From our original chicken sandwiches to our freshly made salads, we not only care about what we serve, but we care about how we serve it.
our guests, we are looking to add more great people to our kitchen team; people that take pride in their work; people that enjoy working within a team; and people that strive to be their best each day. If you enjoy a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and relational work environment, we may be the right fit for you!
We are currently looking for full-time* & part-time availability for day & night shifts. Pending education, experience, and availability, full-time wages start as follows:
Full-time Professional = 36+ hours/week at $16-$17/hour w/ availability to open &/or close
Other benefits include: - Flexible scheduling - Provided break meals - $2500+ scholarship opportunities - 401k match options - Insurance options - Caring environment - Sundays OFF
Requirements:
Applicants must be able to:
* Work Quickly and Efficiently
* Follow Food Safety and Cleanliness Guidelines
* Maintain Proper Quality Parameters
Applicants will also need to be able to work on their feet for several hours at a time and lift potentially heavy objects when necessary. Prior restaurant experience is not required.
and beyond. PHG’s known and iconic brands include:
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
BIN 23 BISTRO
EXCHANGE WHISKEY BAR
Remember that although the meal is always amazing, it’s the
experience you go back for! With this
thought in mind, Prime Hospitality Group adheres to 5 Core Values:
Demand Excellence
Passion for Hospitality
Desire to Win
Unwavering Commitment
Hunger to Grow
BENEFITS
(Benefits available to employees who work an average of 25 hours per week.)
Competitive salary
Bonus program
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
401k Contribution
Vacation Time
In addition to advancement opportunities, team member perks include:
Family style MEALS served while at work
Paid time off for ALL employees for each hour worked
Dining DISCOUNTS at Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants
Anniversary recognition program
JOB SUMMARY FOR HOST/HOSTESS
Have you ever considered a professional career in fine dining? Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) are looking for an experienced Host/Hostess to greet guests arriving at Ruth's Chris Steak House. The Host/Hostess will be responsible for seating guests in a timely manner and acknowledging and thanking guests as they depart in a professional and courteous manner. The Host/Hostess will also manage a wait list when necessary, and clean menus as needed.
Cashiers are the first point of contact for our guests and are directly responsible for delivering a great experience. You will take and enter orders, handle payments, keep the dining room and other guest areas clean, and provide excellent service to our guests by following standard operating procedures with a sense of urgency.
Job Qualifications
The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position.
Must be 15 years of age or older
Ability to work a minimum of 9 hours per week
Capabilities Requirement:
Sit, stand, and walk continuously
Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
Maintain effective audio-visual perception and judgement to observe and respond to the environment
Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment
Responsibilities:
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities and complete all training requirements including:
Dairy Queen Front of House Development Plan
Hands-on stations training
Provide friendly, enthusiastic service for all guests
Promptly greet guests as they enter and thank them as they leave
Maintain awareness of current promotions
Explain menu items, answer questions, and suggest additional items
Enthusiastically represent the Dairy Queen brand
Accurately complete orders and guest transactions
Enter guest orders accurately into the point of sale system
Accept payments, operate cash registers, and maintain receipts
Handle cash payments, count and verify tills, and record totals appropriately
Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment
Clean and maintain guest areas including dining room, counters, bathrooms, and building exterior
Maintain equipment and inform management of maintenance needs
Stock paper goods, condiments, silverware, and beverages
Keep work areas clean and organized
Accurately complete, package, and present guest orders
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