Lettuce Entertain You – Aba

Assistant General Manager – $80,000-$95,000

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Assistant General Manager with 2 years of AGM experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

Aba Nashville is opening in the Houston/Wedgewood neighborhood in the Summer of 2025! Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with additional locations in Chicago, and Austin. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Job Summary

Leads and directs the daily operations of a restaurant and consistently delivers an exceptional guest and employee experience; leads and develops the front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) teams while fostering our Culture of Caring; and assists the General Manager (GM) in driving sales, managing costs, growing the business with a focus on the following areas: ensuring day-to-day business operations run smoothly; assisting training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assisting with financials and statement preparation; updating host and service side work and organization for those areas; and assisting the GM with customer service inquiries and follow-up.

Essential Functions

• Lead and supervise daily shifts, ensuring smooth operations and a great guest and team experience.
• Provide leadership and guidance to both hourly and management teams while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Respond promptly to guest and employee needs, addressing feedback effectively.
• Assist in managing costs, driving sales, and achieving financial goals.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and development of both FOH and BOH employees.
• Assist the General Manager in developing and managing the leadership team.
• Monitor and document employee performance, providing feedback and handling disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conduct sanitation checks, pre-shift line checks, and shift walk-throughs.
• Handle cash banks, secure financial transactions, and oversee inventory control.
• Ensure food safety, proper storage, quality, and presentation standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and alcohol management laws.
• Oversee restaurant maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Work flexible schedules, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasional travel.
• Operate all necessary restaurant tools, equipment, and management software.
• Multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, and work in varying environmental conditions.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• And More!

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!