Crabtree Valley Mall's New Tenants: Fogo de Chão, AKIRA and Level99 Jobs Ahead

RALEIGH, NC — Crabtree Valley Mall is filling the big empty spaces it carried for years. A Brazilian steakhouse is building out the old Uncle Julio's, a Chicago fashion chain is taking a lower-level storefront, and a 40,000-square-foot entertainment venue is coming to the former Belk Men's store. Every one of them will need a crew.

No new tenant at Crabtree has announced a headcount yet. That's exactly why now is the time to get your resume ready.

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📍 Crabtree's New Tenants at a Glance

Location	Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
AKIRA	Women's fashion retailer, lower level; slated for October 2026, opening not yet confirmed
Fogo de Chão	Brazilian steakhouse, 8,438 square feet in the former Uncle Julio's space; expected late 2026
Level99	Interactive entertainment venue, 40,000 square feet in the former Belk Men's store; planned for 2027
Industry	Retail, full-service restaurant, entertainment
New jobs	Not yet announced by any of the three

💼 AKIRA: Store Staff for a Lower-Level Shop

AKIRA, the Chicago-based women's fashion retailer, picked Crabtree's lower level for its Raleigh store. Reports in September put the opening in October 2026, and the company was recruiting store staff at the time. We could not confirm that the doors have opened, so treat the timing as a target, not a fact.

Fashion stores like this staff sales associates, stock crew, key holders and managers. If you have apparel floor experience, chase this lead first: it's the closest of the three to opening.

🍽️ Fogo de Chão: A Big Dining Room in the Old Uncle Julio's

Fogo de Chão is taking 8,438 square feet in the space Uncle Julio's left empty for several years. Reports from this summer put the opening in late 2026. No opening day has been announced.

The company hasn't published a hiring number, so we won't invent one. What we can say is that a churrascaria runs on a large floor and kitchen team: servers, bartenders, hosts, the gaucho chefs who carve tableside, line and prep cooks, a dish crew and managers. New full-service restaurants usually build that first crew in the weeks before opening day, so the window could open soon.

🎮 Level99 and the Rest of the Mall

Level99, an interactive game venue, plans to open its 40,000-square-foot Raleigh location in the former Belk Men's store in 2027. It's a long way out, but venues like this hire game hosts, food and bar staff and event coordinators, usually in the months right before opening.

The mall has more going on. DICK'S House of Sport took over the old Sears building, which had been empty since 2018. It was aimed at a fall 2026 opening, and the company has posted House of Sport jobs in Raleigh. BoxLunch is also planned for the first level near Belk, with no date set.

💪 Why Crabtree Jobs Are Worth a Look

Crabtree sits where the Beltline meets Glenwood Avenue, minutes from North Hills and the neighborhoods off Lead Mine Road. With Raleigh's unemployment rate at 2.7 percent in the state's September release, the lowest of any North Carolina metro, employers opening new locations have to compete for staff. People who apply early get the first pick of shifts.

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📋 How to Get Ahead of the Opening Crews

Watch the brands' own careers pages. New stores and restaurants often post there before anywhere else.
Lead with weekend and evening availability. Mall retail and a dinner-heavy steakhouse both live on Friday, Saturday and holiday coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fogo de Chão hiring at Crabtree Valley Mall?

No hiring announcement or headcount has been published yet. The restaurant is expected to open in late 2026, so watch for postings in the coming weeks and have your resume ready.

Where will Fogo de Chão be at Crabtree?

In the former Uncle Julio's space at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave. in Raleigh.

Is AKIRA open at Crabtree Valley Mall yet?

AKIRA was slated to open on the mall's lower level in October 2026 and was recruiting store staff in September. We could not confirm an opening day, so check with the mall before you go.

When does Level99 open in Raleigh?

Level99 plans to open in 2027. No date or hiring plan has been announced.

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