Lettuce Entertain You – Aba
Position: Service Manager
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay: $65,000-$75,000/year
Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a Service Manager with 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
Job Summary
Leads daily restaurant operations, ensuring an exceptional guest and team experience. Oversees FOH and BOH teams, drives sales, manages costs, and supports the General Manager in growing the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily shifts (opening/closing) for smooth, efficient operations
- Coach, develop, and support FOH & BOH team members
- Deliver excellent guest service and resolve issues quickly
- Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
- Support sales growth and cost control initiatives
- Conduct pre-shift meetings, line checks, and shift walk-throughs
- Ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
- Manage cash handling, nightly reporting, and labor controls
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and product quality
Requirements
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays as needed)
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of restaurant operations, safety, and sanitation standards
Additional Expectations
- Promote teamwork and a positive culture
- Maintain professionalism with guests, vendors, and team members
- Complete required training (including alcohol awareness)
- Perform other duties as assigned
About Us
Aba
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.
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!