Store General Manager - Saladworks + Frutta Bowls | Union Market

Job Description: Saladworks + Frutta Bowls at Union Market is hiring a Store General Manager to help lead daily restaurant operations during busy service periods. We are building a clean, positive, fast-paced, hospitality-driven team focused on fresh salads, wraps, bowls, smoothies, breakfast, catering, and neighborhood service.

This role is ideal for someone with fast-casual, restaurant, café, smoothie, coffee, or hospitality experience who enjoys leading people, staying organized, and delivering a great guest experience. It is a hands‑on leadership role that involves running shifts, supporting team members, maintaining brand standards, and keeping the restaurant operating smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Lead shifts during lunch, dinner, and peak service periods.
• Support, coach, and motivate crew members during service.
• Ensure salads, bowls, smoothies, wraps, and other menu items are prepared to brand standards.
• Maintain food quality, cleanliness, speed, and hospitality standards.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Support cashier, line service, prep, pickup, delivery, and catering order flow as needed.
• Help train new team members.
• Monitor station readiness, restocking, and service flow.
• Handle guest questions or concerns professionally.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with management and team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous restaurant, fast‑casual, café, smoothie, coffee, retail, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, trainer, supervisor, or key‑holder experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and professional communication style.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lead by example and jump in where needed.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and guest experience.
• Weekend, lunch, dinner, and peak‑period availability required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old due to equipment, safety, opening/closing, and operational requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 40–50 lbs as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be comfortable working in a food service environment with cleaning, prep, service, and guest‑facing responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $21.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience, availability, leadership background, and operational fit. Hourly, non‑exempt position. Overtime paid in accordance with applicable law. Free shift meal. Consistent scheduling where business needs allow. Growth opportunities into restaurant management. Additional benefits, if applicable, will be provided according to company policy and eligibility rules.

Why Join Us

• Help build the culture from the ground up.
• Be part of the Opening team for a fresh, healthy fast‑casual restaurant in Union Market.
• Work in a clean, modern, team‑focused environment.
• Grow with a concept focused on fresh food, catering, neighborhood hospitality, and strong service execution.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Other Information

• Experience: Restaurant – 2 years (Preferred)
• Ability to commute: Washington, DC 20002 (Required)
• Work location: In person