Area Manager - Cincinnati

Noodles & Company•Columbus, OH

11d•$78,000 - $97,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned area, generally comprising 5–12 restaurants. The role leads restaurant operations, local marketing, and the recruitment, development, and coaching of restaurant managers. The Area Manager is accountable for following Noodles & Company guidelines, policies, and procedures while building sales and profit and maintaining high operating standards. The Area Manager provides leadership across guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory, marketing, and restaurant P&L. The role works with Regional Directors of Operations and the Regional Support Team to implement company initiatives, develops and executes local marketing plans, reviews operational reports, manages area budgets, and addresses opportunities for improvement. It also oversees succession planning and talent development, coaches managers, and supports staffing, performance management, and retention. This is a field-based role in Ohio requiring travel up to 75% between assigned restaurants and other locations. Travel may include meetings, training, operational support, and transporting or delivering products, supplies, catering orders, or guest orders when business needs require. Candidates should live locally or be open to relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area.

Requirements

At least five years of prior restaurant experience, including strong single-unit performance and some experience leading or managing multi-unit initiatives.
Ability to achieve results through leadership and management of others.
Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and mentor restaurant managers.
Experience with delegation, accountability, business planning, and communication across a dispersed group of restaurant managers.
Strong time-management skills.
Demonstrated expertise in hiring and staffing, training, and ongoing management of a multilingual restaurant staff.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information effectively.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated management of applicable restaurant regulatory areas, including employee safety, food safety, HAACP, wage and hour, and immigration.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel up to 75%; candidates should reside locally or be open to relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area.

Responsibilities

Lead restaurant operations and provide guidance on guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, restaurant marketing, and restaurant P&L.
Plan, communicate, and delegate responsibilities across the area to achieve consistent operating standards.
Implement company initiatives in partnership with Regional Directors of Operations and the Regional Support Team, including action plans and timelines.
Develop short- and long-term marketing plans and execute local restaurant marketing initiatives to grow area sales.
Review area operations and reports to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities, and implement solutions.
Manage area P&L by tracking expenses against the annual budget, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action.
Ensure restaurants follow Noodles & Company's operational policies and procedures.
Develop area succession plans by identifying opportunities and assessing, recruiting, and developing talent into restaurant leaders.
Coach and provide ongoing feedback to restaurant managers; assess their performance and partner with them on personal development goals.
Build a positive team environment by recognizing individual and restaurant accomplishments and inspiring management teams to achieve business results.
Coach restaurant managers in recruiting, development, performance management, and retention to support staffing, turnover goals, and succession planning.
Lead the area with integrity and promote Noodles & Company's culture and beliefs.
Travel between assigned restaurants and other locations for meetings, training, and operational support; transport or deliver products, supplies, catering orders, or guest orders when needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.