Restaurant Manager

Aba•Chicago, IL

4d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aba, located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. Its menu features the modern approach to Mediterranean cooking of Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, a Top Chef alum, and its beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser-known Mediterranean regions. Aba has locations in Austin, Chicago, and Nashville. Lettuce Entertain You is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, with a particular focus on leading service alongside front-of-house teams. The role includes running shifts, guiding hourly and management teams, supporting business goals, and coordinating staffing, training, inventory, and daily opening and closing procedures. The position may involve working at multiple sites and a variety of days and shifts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of restaurant management experience.
Skilled in developing guest rapport.
Skilled in leading teams.
Able 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

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 closing manager duties, including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets, and preparing the nightly numbers email.
Organize, run, and supervise efficient daily opening and closing shifts while ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience.
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company's Culture of Caring.
Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
Assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and growing the business in support of financial goals.
Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage, and restaurant supplies; track high-cost items; place supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries.
Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, responding 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.