Assistant General Manager

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Assistant General Manager for Aba Nashville. The role involves overseeing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring excellent guest experiences in a vibrant Mediterranean setting.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of restaurant management experience, along with strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of USD 70,000 to USD 90,000 per year is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑day business operations run smoothly.
• Assist GM with training, recruiting, and financials.
• Organize and supervise daily opening and closing shifts.
• Respond effectively to guest and employee needs.
• Assist GM in managing costs and growing the business.

Skills

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Restaurant Operations

Job description

Aba Nashville – Assistant General Manager

Located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure day‑to‑day business operations run smoothly
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our 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 in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and 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, 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full‑service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

USD 70,000.00 – USD 90,000.00 per year.

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