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.
Overview:
The General Manager is responsible for leading operations at our Logan Square FARE location, with full ownership of the restaurant’s day-to-day performance, including team leadership, guest experience, financial results, food safety, and operational execution.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for stabilizing and continuing to build a strong restaurant culture, developing and coaching the team, and driving consistent operational standards across all shifts. The General Manager leads by example on the floor, holds the team accountable to FARE’s standards and values, and ensures an exceptional guest experience while maintaining an efficient and high-performing operation in a seven-day-a-week business.
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 team members aligned with FARE’s values and culture
- Lead and develop the management and hourly team through ongoing coaching, accountability, and performance management
- 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, priorities, and operational focus areas
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
Operations & Food Quality
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure food quality, recipe execution, operational consistency, and guest satisfaction
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and overall restaurant organization
- Conduct daily food tastings and operational audits to ensure quality control and adherence to FARE standards
- Execute seasonal menu updates, price changes, and operational procedures accurately and efficiently
- Ensure catering, external, and third-party orders are accurately entered, prepared, and fulfilled
- Identify operational opportunities and implement improvements to support efficiency, execution, and overall restaurant performance
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
- Support scheduling, staffing levels, and labor planning to meet business needs while maintaining efficiency
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant General Manager experience or equivalent leadership experience
- Experience in fast casual restaurant environments preferred
- 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.
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
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends?
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (Required)
- General Manager : 2 years (Preferred)
- Profit & loss: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
