We are
AMARA
ABBY HAMPTON
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Chef Abby is a native Madisonian with strong hometown roots and experience working in and leading some of Madison's finest restaurants. She grew up working for her grandparents at the Dane County Farmers Market where she honed a deep love and knowledge of Wisconsin agriculture.
She went to to study Agricultural & Applied Economics in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences and served as a line cook during college at Tory Miller's Estrellón, L’Etoile and Sujeo. Amara welcomes Abby's incredible work ethic, passion, ingredient knowledge, and skills as a leader.
"I find more passion and growth every day I challenge myself to keep learning and growing. I can't wait to share Amara with our guests who will enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed putting it together!"
ERIKA YANKE
BAR MANAGER
Erika Yanke is the Bar Manager at Amara in Madison, Wisconsin, where she has been a key player since its opening in October 2022. A seasoned bartender with a background in Art and Graphic Design from Wisconsin Lutheran College, Erika expertly combines her creative talents and mixology skills to craft unique cocktail experiences. Her role involves not only the creation of innovative drinks but also managing the dynamic bar environment and mentoring her team.
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CHYNNA POMALES
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
"Everyone should give back - in some way- some form. Amara is an opportunity to make the industry a better place for everyone that worked in it. Not only how we treat each other, not only paying people what they deserve, but actually looking at the finer points of the industry and making it somewhere where you could have a lifelong career and make it fulfilling.’’
Interested in joining our Team?
OUR MISSION
Amara is owned and managed by Rule No. One Hospitality, a mission-driven lifestyle company seeking to provide warm, fun and an endlessly interesting mix of inspired programming that challenges, invigorates and delights our guests by celebrating our craft, who we are, what we do and what we believe―capturing the neighborhood’s unique lifestyle and culture. Coming out of the pandemic we are, now more than ever, committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, humility, collaboration, wellness, and equity. We support those who live our values with culinary training, career opportunities, and great benefits.
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Amara is about celebrating and treating each other and ourselves well. We seek to provide warm, fun and an endlessly interesting mix of inspired programming that challenges, invigorates and delights our guests by celebrating our craft, who we are, what we do and what we believe―capturing the community’s unique lifestyle and culture.
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Amara is an equal opportunity employer, with a mission to support women, Black, LGBTQ+ applicants. As an organization, we support a minimum wage of $16/hour.
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THANK YOU
to the dedicated local farmers, producers & distributors that make this menu possible
