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Aba

Assistant General Manager

Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Aba is an exciting Mediterranean restaurant with a distinct California influence, set to open its newest location in Nashville's vibrant Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood in Summer 2025. This expansion will be the fourth for Aba, joining its successful establishments in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. Aba’s culinary experience is spearheaded by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, a Top Chef alumnus, ensuring an innovative and high-quality dining experience that merges Mediterranean flavors with California’s fresh and health-conscious culinary style. The restaurant maintains a strong reputation for outstanding food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere, which has significantly contributed to its popularity and expansion.

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Job Requirements

  • 2 years of assistant general manager experience
  • ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • ability to travel between sites as needed
  • physical ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • experience in full-service restaurant environment

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of restaurant management experience
  • 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
  • skilled in leading and developing teams
  • experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Job Duties

  • Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly
  • assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties
  • assist with financials and statement preparation
  • assist the GM with customer service inquiries
  • organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts
  • provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
  • assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business
  • partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees
  • perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies
  • place orders and inspect deliveries
  • model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • use tact and good judgment when dealing with guests, vendors and employees
  • work a variety of days and shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends at multiple sites with or without overnight travel
  • move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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