Restaurant Manager

Job Overview Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and a beverage program showcasing spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. The position advertised is a RESTAURANT MANAGER with 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations, with a unique focus on leading service alongside our front‑of‑house teams. Benefits Competitive Salary Quarterly Bonus Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation 401(k) Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance Domestic Partner Benefits Restaurant Discounts Employee Assistance Program – focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness Responsibilities Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant 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; 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 Qualifications 2+ years of restaurant management experience Skilled in developing guest rapport Skilled in leading teams USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr. We participate in E‑Verify / Participamos en E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants