About the Role
Aba Austin is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, manage BOH staff, and ensure high-quality food preparation and cost control in a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence.
Responsibilities
- Lead opening shift processes including food orders, inventory, price updates, receiving, storage, inspections, and menu changes.
- Lead and ensure efficient BOH operations, including food prep, cooking, inventory management, and supervision of kitchen employees.
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams, fostering a Culture of Caring.
- Track and control food costs, and purchase food products and supplies.
- Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists and assign production duties.
- Perform regular line checks to ensure menu item quality.
- Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books.
- Ensure effective communication between FOH and BOH regarding food production and special requests.
- Partner with GM and management team to hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH employees.
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with guests, vendors, and employees.
- Work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
- Ability to lead and develop teams.
- Skilled in managing BOH systems.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of Chef experience
- 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine 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
- We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
