Restaurant Assistant General Manager
About The Position
The Assistant General Manager leads, coaches, and works alongside restaurant teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences. Working with the General Manager, this role supports daily operations, helps drive operational excellence, develops team members, and creates a positive, accountable environment in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant setting. The position is based at 9417 State Road - 16 in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The role works 45 hours per week on a variable schedule that includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as 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 based on business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, including helping at another restaurant, attending meetings or training at another location, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts and weekends and/or holidays.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 18 years old.
- Ability to obtain and maintain food-safety licenses or certifications required by local, state, and federal regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations.
- Restaurant management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach restaurant teams alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
- Help create exceptional guest experiences and a welcoming, supportive environment for team members.
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
- Set clear expectations and 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 food-safety culture that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
- Work opening, mid, and closing shifts, including weekends and/or holidays, according to restaurant needs.
- Drive occasionally to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, transporting products, and delivering catering or guest orders.
- Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with applicable regulations.
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 and inclusive communities supporting belonging and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
