Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day 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, located in Music Lane in downtown Austin, is a distinguished restaurant showcasing the culinary artistry of Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. Aba offers a vibrant dining experience inspired by Mediterranean flavors, particularly drawing from Israeli, Lebanese, Turkish, and Greek cuisines. This unique blend creates a lighter style of cooking that appeals to a diverse clientele seeking authentic yet innovative dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Aba not only serves up exquisite meals but also emphasizes a welcoming ambiance and exceptional service, establishing itself as a favored destination within the Austin food scene.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of chef experience
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
- Experience in Mediterranean cuisine a plus
Job Qualifications
- 4 plus years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and develop teams
- Skilled in managing back-of-house systems
Job Duties
- Lead the opening shift process including food orders, inventory and price updates
- Receive and store food supplies
- Oversee inspections
- Lead and manage menu changes
- Direct back-of-house operations including food prep and cooking
- Ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
- Supervise kitchen employees
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams fostering a Culture of Caring
- Track and control food costs
- Purchase and order food products and supplies
- Partner with General Manager to create prep lists and assign production duties
- Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of menu items
- Review and maintain recipe books
- Ensure effective communication between front of house and back of house
- Interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop back-of-house employees
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Address challenges pertaining to guests, vendors, and employees with tact and courtesy
- Work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, with possible travel
- Move and lift up to 50 pounds as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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