Restaurant Assistant General Manager
About The Position
Noodles & Company is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams to deliver quality food and welcoming guest experiences. The role supports the General Manager in leading daily restaurant operations, developing team members, maintaining operational standards, and fostering a positive, accountable work environment. The position is hands-on and fast-paced, with a variable schedule of 45 hours per week that includes opening, mid, and closing shifts and work on weekends and/or holidays. Current scheduling expectations include one opening shift, two mid shifts (11 a.m.–8 p.m.), one closing shift, and one additional shift based on restaurant needs; these expectations may change with business needs. The role also involves occasional driving to support restaurant needs, such as assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Valid driver's license for occasional driving required to support restaurant needs.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations.
- Restaurant management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment.
- Create exceptional guest experiences and foster a welcoming, supportive environment for the team.
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
- Set clear expectations, build accountability, and support team member growth through ongoing coaching, development, and recognition.
- Follow operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
- Lead a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
- Work a variable 45-hour weekly schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, and weekends and/or holidays.
- Occasionally drive to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders.
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus quarterly bonus.
- Paid time off, including PTO, health days, and holidays.
- Parental leave and adoption or surrogacy benefits.
- Optional early access to earned pay.
- Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones.
- Tuition discounts and student loan support.
- Recognition programs.
- Free mental health, legal, and financial resources.
- Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
- Leadership development programs.
- Free online Spanish and English courses.
- Noodles Resource Groups that foster belonging, build connections, and support personal and professional growth.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
