Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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 California influence slated to open in summer 2025 in Nashville's Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood. This location marks the fourth for Aba, expanding the brand beyond its already popular establishments in Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL. Under the leadership of Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, Aba combines fresh, innovative culinary practices with a vibrant dining atmosphere, establishing itself as a unique destination for guests seeking exceptional Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Aba Nashville is proud to be part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants family, a culinary-driven restaurant company committed to fostering an inclusive culture of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience
- At least 3 years of experience as a General Manager in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead, train and develop staff effectively
- Familiarity with inventory management and back-of-house systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle guest and employee concerns with tact and professionalism
- Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel if necessary
- Capability to move and lift weights up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience
- 3+ years of GM experience in a full-service restaurant
- Skilled in leading and developing teams
- Experienced with inventory and BOH systems
Job Duties
- Lead and direct all facets of a restaurant's business, ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day and long-term operations
- Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties
- Assist and financials / statement preparation
- Assist the GM with customer service inquiries
- Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
- 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 in support of financial goals
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
- place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
- and accept and inspect deliveries
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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