Top 130 General and operations Jobs in Champaign, Il

General Manager - Restaurant
Fernie's High Horse —Urbana, IL
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- 5 years
- Recruiting
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Community Day Services Coordinator
Developmental Services Center —Champaign, IL
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead Direct Support Professional - Residential
Developmental Services Center —Champaign, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Maintenance Manager, Student Housing
The Scion Group —Savoy, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Director of Clinical Operations Hospice
Transitions Hospice - Illinois —Champaign, IL
- $95,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Medical-surgical
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Senior Project Manager (General Contractor)
Leoforce —Champaign, IL
- $150,000 - $185,000 a year
- Contract
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Construction Management
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Regional Manager - Central Illinois
bp —Illinois
- $71,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Material Handler / Yard Clerk - Building Materials / Lumberyard
Charles Kirchner And Son Inc —Paxton, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- English
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Command and Control Operations
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Illinois
- From $49,838.78 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
Project Manager, Design and Construction Capital Projects
UChicago Medicine —Illinois
- Email
- Construction site
- Analysis skills
- University
Warehouse Associate
Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain & Electrical —Champaign, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Warehouse Associate
Kurt Bridge —Champaign, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Forklift
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Operations Associate, Urbana, #37
Gopuff —Urbana, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deposit Operations Specialist
Servbank, sb Inc. —Savoy, IL
- $18.50 - $23.47 an hour
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Warehouse Associate
APTURA Group —Urbana, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Analyst I - Soils
Waypoint Analytical, LLC —Champaign, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
Material Handler
Litania Sports Group = Gill Athletics + Porter Athletic —Champaign, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's —Champaign, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Housekeeper
CAMPUS HOSPITALITY LLC —Champaign, IL
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Operations Supervisor
City of Urbana —Urbana, IL
- $82,970.94 - $136,902.06 a year
- Seasonal
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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General Manager - Restaurant

Fernie's High Horse
Urbana, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 a year
3 hours ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Program management
Food Safety Manager Certification
Operational management
Team development
Hiring
Profit & loss
Hospitality industry experience
Managing events in a senior hospitality management role
Recruiting
Organizational skills
Financial performance measurement
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets
General management

Full Job Description

FERNIE’S HIGH HORSE

GENERAL MANAGER — MULTI-CONCEPT HOSPITALITY

ABOUT THE CONCEPT

Fernie’s High Horse is a community-driven third space blending coffee, food, music, film, and

nightlife into one cohesive experience. The concept includes a full-time café, bar program,

live music venue, boutique cinema, and beer garden with a food trailer kitchen. This is a

flagship hospitality concept designed to serve as a cultural anchor in the Urbana-Champaign

community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of operations across café, bar,

events, and food programs. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong systems

thinking, operational discipline, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

The GM will work directly with ownership to execute the vision while maintaining financial

performance and high operational standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily operations across all departments (Cafe, Bar, Events, Food Program)
Maintain operational systems and SOPs
Hire, train, and develop leadership team and staff
Maintain service standards and guest experience across all touchpoints
Manage scheduling, labor targets, and staffing models
Collaborate with ownership on strategy, growth, and performance

DAY TO DAY / WEEKLY / MONTHLY PREVIEW

Troubleshoot and adjust food and beverage equipment, service contacts when needed
Temperature checks on all cold and hot holdings
Maintain relations and adjust needs with local and regional purveyors
Review shift lead schedules and training practices
Base level accounting help by supplying accurate and thorough numbers
Plan, staff, prep and execute different programming throughout the week
Maintain and adjust POS system (toast) to properly reflect accurate pricing and current

ROLE DETAILS

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Lead by example with a strong, visible floor presence
Build a culture rooted in hospitality, accountability, and consistency
Develop team members into leaders across departments
Handle conflict resolution and performance management professionally
Create an environment that retains talent and builds community

FINANCIAL & OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Manage cost of goods (COGS), labor %, and operating expenses
Work directly with Fernie’s bookkeeper to track accurate numbers that relate to the

day-to-day operations

Ensure efficiency across all departments without sacrificing quality

EVENTS, CAFE & FOOD PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

Oversee execution of live events, private bookings, and programming in conjunction with

ownership and live room operations, potentially assisting with show settlement and

financial reconciliations as needed

Maintain quality standards in coffee and beverage programs
Ensure food program consistency, safety, and efficiency
Coordinate cross-functional operations between all concepts

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years hospitality management experience
Strong background in coffee and beverage programs (required)
Experience managing multi-revenue or multi-concept operations
Event or venue management experience
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to learn financial control docs (P&L, labor, COGS)

CERTIFICATIONS

Illinois BASSET Certification (alcohol service)
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (ANSI accredited)
Compliance with all Urbana and Illinois regulations

WHY WE NEED SOMEONE THAT FITS THE ROLE

This role is critical in shaping the culture, systems, and long-term success of Fernie’s High

Horse. The General Manager will be a key leader in building a destination that serves as a

cornerstone of the community.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $55,000 annually
Salary Increase to $60,000 following successful completion of Year 1 performance review
Performance and commitment: $3,000 Year 1 Bonus Opportunity
Performance and commitment: $3,000 Year 2 Bonus Opportunity
Paid Time Off provided in accordance with Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act guidance
PTO package includes paid sick leave, vacation time, and scheduling flexibility based on

operational needs

START DATE

August 1, 2026

NOTES FROM OWNERSHIP

The pre-opening run up and initial 2 years of Fernie’s High Horse will be crucial in shaping

the operations, atmosphere and overall long-term viability of this concept.

We need someone who can lead from a standardized, consistent and quality control

approach while also utilizing creativity to nurture and grow a team of unique but aligned

individuals.

We are excited to partner with a like-minded individual who values art, community, food,

beverage and the critical element of human interaction.

This is an opportunity to not only experience but contribute to the launch of a one-of-a-kind

community driven concept in the heart of the Champaign Urbana community.

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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