About the Role
Aba Austin is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee day-to-day business operations, ensure exceptional guest and employee experiences, and support financial goals. This role involves leadership, team development, and operational management within a dynamic Mediterranean restaurant environment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly.
- Assist with training, recruiting, HR, and administrative duties.
- Assist with financial statement preparation.
- Assist the GM with customer service inquiries.
- Organize, run, and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts.
- Ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience.
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams.
- Foster Lettuce Entertain You's 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.
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop all BOH employees and teams.
- Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage, and restaurant supplies.
- 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.
- Respond with patience and courtesy.
- Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
- Work 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
- 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant.
Skills
- Skilled in leading and developing teams.
- Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of AGM experience
Salary/Compensations
- USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
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
About the Company
- Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence.
- Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to its people.
- We welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE.
- We participate in E-Verify.
