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 great food and welcoming guest experiences. This role supports daily restaurant operations and works with the General Manager to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The Assistant General Manager develops team members, sets expectations and accountability, and helps create a positive, supportive workplace and exceptional guest experiences. The role includes recruiting, hiring, training, and managing team members and shift managers; supporting scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local marketing; and maintaining operational, inventory, food-safety, food-quality, and cleanliness standards. The position requires 45 hours per week on a variable schedule that includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, and a valid driver’s license is required. The role is based at 1233 N Eddy Street, South Bend, Indiana.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include standing for long periods; bending, twisting, and reaching; lifting up to 55 pounds; and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A valid driver’s license.
- At least 18 years old.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any 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 a high-performing restaurant team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
- 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 and accountability, and support team 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 schedule that includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Obtain and maintain any food-safety licenses or certifications required by applicable regulations.
- Drive occasionally 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and 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 that support belonging and personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
