Mackensy Lunsford

mlunsford@citizen-times.com

Asheville's newest Whole Foods property, located in the new Asheville Market at 4 South Tunnel Road in East Asheville, is now hiring. The Texas-based natural and organic grocery store chain plans to open its new Whole Foods Market Kenilworth later this year.

From a company Facebook post:

It's official Asheville - we're hiring! All you have to do is check out our Facebook Page, Whole Foods Market Careers, and click on the jobs tab on the left hand side. From there just select the Kenilworth Store and it will show you our current job openings. As of now we currently have 28 positions posted! Make sure you check back frequently as job postings can change frequently. Since we are hiring that just means we are one step closer to opening the doors.......(can you feel the excitement!?)

The Whole Foods store will be 35,000 square feet venue with an in-store dining area. According to a blog run by Elementality, a jewelry and clothing store that will be moving from the Asheville Mall to set up shop in the Asheville Market, the dining area will have a lovely view, as well.

"How wonderful, the idea of moving just across the street from the very spot that you have given us such love and support throughout the years and building our space from scratch! Add to that the thought of trading the food court for a whole foods that will have a mountain facing, two story, exterior fireplace patio to relax and eat ... I mean, it's a no brainer!"