Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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 a distinguished restaurant located in Music Lane, downtown Austin. Known for its vibrant culinary atmosphere, it features the lighter cooking style of Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. Aba’s menu is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors, drawing inspiration from Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece, bringing diverse and authentic tastes to the local dining scene. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and presenting dishes with a creative flair and a contemporary touch. Aba is part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a renowned culinary-driven restaurant group that manages over 130 locations, recognized for a Culture of Caring and commitment... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 2 years chef experience
- ability to lead a team
- strong organizational skills
- excellent communication skills
- ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends
- physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
- ability to lead and develop teams
- skilled in managing BOH systems
Job Duties
- Lead the opening shift process including food orders, inventory, price updates
- receive and store supplies, oversee inspections, manage menu changes
- lead and ensure efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking
- ensure adequate inventory levels
- supervise kitchen employees
- provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams
- foster a Culture of Caring
- track and control food cost
- purchase and order food products and supplies including daily product orders
- partner with General Manager and designated managers to create prep lists
- assign production duties to BOH staff
- perform regular line checks for quality
- review and maintain recipe books regularly
- communicate food production and timing issues between FOH and BOH
- partner with management to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop BOH employees
- model and promote teamwork
- address guest, vendor and employee challenges with tact
- work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends and multiple sites
- move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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