Executive Chef Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Executive Chef
Aba – Nashville, TN
435 Houston St, Nashville, TN
Full Time • Salary ($70k – $100k)

Expires:

Jun 23, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details

About US:

Aba, the Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence will open in Nashville’s Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood Summer 2025. Led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, this will mark Aba’s fourth location, with others in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL and Miami, FL.

Overview:

Aba is coming to Nashville and is hiring an

EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Aba, the Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence will open in Nashville’s Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood Summer 2025. Led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, this will mark Aba’s fourth location, with others in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL and Miami, FL.” Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Chef with 2 years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

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. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en

E-Verify Responsibilities:

Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
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 Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and develop teams
Skilled in managing BOH systems #

CAPOST Salary Range:

USD $70,000.00 – USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($70,000.00 – $100,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program Required Skills BOH Operations BOH Operations Management Purchasing Standards Monitoring and Ensuring Consistent Purchasing Standards and Inventory Team Development Tracking and Controlling Food Costs Culinary Creativity Inventory Management