Area Manager - Cincinnati

Noodles & Company•Any, OH

9d•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. This is a field-based role in Ohio, with travel required up to 75%. Candidates should reside locally or be open to relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area. Travel between assigned restaurants and other locations is required for meetings, training, and operational support; this may include transporting or delivering products, supplies, catering orders, or guest orders when business needs require.

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, holding others accountable, 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, HACCP, wage and hour, and immigration.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel up to 75%.
Must reside locally or be open to relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area.

Responsibilities

Guide and lead guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, restaurant marketing, and restaurant P&L across the assigned area.
Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure consistent restaurant operations.
Lead implementation of company initiatives with Regional Directors of Operations and the Regional Support Team, including action plans and timelines.
Generate area sales growth through strategic short- and long-term marketing plans, positive guest experiences, and local restaurant marketing initiatives.
Review area operations and reports to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions.
Manage the area P&L by tracking expenses against the annual budget, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action.
Ensure the area follows Noodles & Company's operational policies and procedures.
Develop area succession plans by evaluating opportunities, assessing internal talent, leading recruiting efforts, and developing talent into restaurant leaders.
Coach restaurant managers, provide feedback, and assess their performance on an ongoing basis.
Partner with restaurant managers to set personal development goals and support career progression.
Promote a positive team environment by recognizing individual and restaurant accomplishments.
Challenge and inspire restaurant management teams to achieve business results.
Coach restaurant managers in team member recruiting, development, performance management, and retention to support staffing, turnover goals, and succession planning.
Lead with integrity and knowledge in a way that promotes Noodles & Company's culture and beliefs.
Travel between assigned restaurants and other locations for meetings, training, and operational support, including transporting or delivering products, supplies, catering orders, or guest orders when required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.