Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $85,000.00
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
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Aba is a vibrant restaurant located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood that celebrates the lighter culinary style of Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. This establishment draws its inspiration from Mediterranean cuisines, particularly from regions such as Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece, offering guests an exceptional dining experience infused with rich cultural influences. Aba is a proud member of the Lettuce Entertain You group, a prestigious culinary-driven restaurant company known for nurturing unique culinary talent and fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives and team development. Situated in one of Chicago's hottest gastronomic districts, Aba blends traditional Mediterranean flavors with modern techniques... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong knowledge of beverage inventory management
- Experience working with beer, wine and liquor vendors
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to respond effectively to guest and employee feedback
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years of restaurant management experience
- Skilled in developing guest rapport
- Skilled in leading teams
- Knowledge of beverage programs and inventory control
- Experience in cost management and pricing updates
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Familiarity with vendor relationships and order management
Job Duties
- Manage all beverage inventories, cost-outs and pricing updates with lead role in beverage menu changes
- Manage beer, liquor and wine vendor relationships
- Work closely with senior bar manager and sommelier
- Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
- Oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
- 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
- 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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