Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
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 is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant known for its unique California influence, situated in Nashville's vibrant Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood, set to open in Summer 2025. The restaurant is part of a growing family of Aba locations, with its third and fourth establishments already successful in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. Aba is celebrated for its vibrant, flavorful dishes that combine traditional Mediterranean ingredients and techniques with the fresh, innovative spirit of California cuisine. This exciting new launch in Nashville is led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise and passion to the restaurant's... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of 2 years sous chef experience
- experience in a full-service restaurant
- ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
- ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
- strong leadership and team management skills
- excellent communication abilities
- willingness to travel if needed
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Job Duties
- Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking
- ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
- supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
- lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
- partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
- purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- assist with tracking and controlling food cost
- ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
- partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- 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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