General Manager – Northwestern Memorial Hospital Location

At FARE, we are on a mission to change the way America eats. We are a fast casual restaurant concept offering a seasonally based, nutrition\-forward, deliciously craveable menu. We balance healthy and indulgent options, all handcrafted from scratch in each location daily. Born and built in Chicago, FARE is growing scratch made restaurant brand — and we’re looking for leaders who care deeply about food, people, and doing things the right way. **Rare restaurant leadership schedule: this location operates Monday–Friday only with all weekends off.** **Overview:** The General Manager is responsible for leading the opening of a new FARE location, followed by full ownership of ongoing restaurant operations, including team leadership, guest experience, financial performance, and compliance. This is a ground\-floor leadership role where you will build your team, set the standard, and establish the culture from day one. You will play a critical role in hiring, training, and preparing the team for a successful opening, then lead the restaurant with a hands\-on, high\-accountability approach. This role leads by example on the floor, develops high\-performing teams, and ensures every guest experience reflects FARE’s standards and values. **Position Status:** This is a full\-time, exempt leadership position under applicable wage and hour laws. **Key Responsibilities** **Leadership \& People Management** * Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard a full team aligned with FARE’s values and culture in preparation for store opening * Lead pre\-opening training and set clear expectations for performance, accountability, and culture * Train, coach, and develop hourly team members to drive consistency and strong execution * Conduct regular performance check\-ins and support development planning * Lead daily team meetings to align staff on expectations and priorities * Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures **Operations \& Food Quality** * Support all pre\-opening activities, including training execution, setup, and operational readiness * Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure food quality, recipe execution, and guest satisfaction * Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security * Conduct daily food tastings and audits to ensure quality control and brand standards * Execute seasonal menu updates, price changes, and operational procedures * Ensure external and third\-party orders are accurately entered and fulfilled **Financial \& Administrative** * Oversee payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee payments * Monitor and manage labor costs, COGS, inventory accuracy, and repairs and maintenance * Ensure operational and compliance audits are successfully met **Qualifications \& Experience** * Minimum of two (2\) years of restaurant General Manager experience or equivalent leadership experience * Experience in fast casual restaurant environments preferred * Experience opening a new restaurant or building a team from scratch is a strong plus * Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills * Passion for real food, hospitality, and team development * Proficient knife skills and ability to learn to operate FARE’s store equipment (Unox oven, Robo\-coupe, induction burners, etc.) * Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards **Certifications (Required):** * Allergen Awareness Certification * Certified Food Service Manager – City of Chicago **Schedule \& Essential Physical Requirements** * Ability to work approximately 50 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays * Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs * Ability to work in warm and cool environments and tolerate moderate to high noise levels * Ability to tolerate exposure to common food allergens **Benefits** * Medical plan with 50% employee base plan coverage after 60 days of employment * Access to group Dental \& Vision Benefits after 60 days of employment * Paid Parental Leave after one year of employment * Bereavement Leave * Free Delicious Food while on shift **Compensation \& Pay Transparency** This role offers a base salary range of $63,000 – $75,000 annually plus bonus, based on experience and qualifications. **Location** This position is located at Northwestern Memorial Hospital \- Feinberg Pavilion \- 2nd floor **Equal Employment Opportunity** FARE is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Employment with FARE is at\-will. This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $63,000\.00 \- $75,000\.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience: * Leadership: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person