Executive Chef

Aba • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Aba Nashville is hiring an Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations at its Mediterranean restaurant in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Aba’s menu features a modern approach to Mediterranean cooking with a California influence. The Executive Chef will lead and develop back-of-house teams, oversee food purchasing and costs, and work with divisional leaders on seasonal menus and new dishes. The role requires working a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, and may involve work at multiple sites with or without overnight travel.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing back-of-house systems.
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, and ensure effective and efficient back-of-house operations, including consistent purchasing standards, inventory management, and food-cost control.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company’s Culture of Caring.
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items in partnership with divisional leaders.
• Ensure effective back-of-house training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs.
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of back-of-house standard operating procedures and systems.
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and restaurant supplies.
• Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers and chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
• Create new recipe costing and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with the General Manager and designated chefs.
• Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life, accident protection, and critical illness insurance
• Domestic partner benefits
• Restaurant discounts
• Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health and wellness
• Career-long training and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed