Executive Chef Leader

3 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Aba - Nashville, TN Full time

Aba, a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, is expanding its team in Nashville. The company is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead their kitchen operations.

Company Overview

About Aba:

Aba 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.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000.

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, quarterly bonus, paid time off, 401(k), medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and accident protection, critical illness insurance, domestic partner benefits, and restaurant discounts.

Job Responsibilities

As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the BOH operations, ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory management, tracking and controlling food costs, providing guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams, and fostering our Culture of Caring.

You will also research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed, ensure effective BOH training, conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of BOH standard operating procedures and systems, and partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies.

In addition, you will work closely with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant, ability to lead and develop teams, and skilled in managing BOH systems.


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