Restaurant Manager

Aba; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

401(k)

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aba Dallas is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations in a high-volume, full-service setting. This role focuses on leading service with our front of house teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences across shifts.

We offer competitive salary packages, bonuses, PTO, and comprehensive benefits as part of Lettuce Entertain You. Join a company that values caring for people while driving restaurant performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Ability to lead service alongside front of house teams.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and direct daily restaurant operations.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and oversee closing duties including labor and nightly numbers.
• Organize opening and closing shifts to ensure guest and employee satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to hourly and management teams and uphold a caring culture.
• Respond promptly to guest and employee feedback.
• Assist GM in costs, sales and financial goals.

Skills

Guest rapport

Team leadership

Job description

About US

Coming late 2026 to the Design District in Dallas, Texas, 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, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Overview

Aba Dallas is now Hiring a RESTAURANT MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a RESTAURANT MANAGER with 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. This Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations, with a unique focus on leading service alongside our front of house teams.

A Few of Our 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

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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 all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• 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

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport
• Skilled in leading teams

Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.