Restaurant Assistant General Manager
About The Position
At Noodles & Company, the Assistant General Manager leads, coaches, and works alongside restaurant teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences. This role supports the General Manager in leading daily operations, developing team members, and creating a positive, accountable environment in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant. The position works 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including 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; expectations may change with business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, such as assisting another restaurant, attending meetings or training, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders. The job is located at 1 East Burlington Avenue, LaGrange, Illinois.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver’s license required for occasional driving.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks.
- Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations; restaurant management experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing 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, establish 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 opening, mid, and closing shifts, including weekends and/or holidays, according to business needs.
- Drive occasionally to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, picking up or delivering 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 that foster belonging, build connections, and support personal and professional growth.
- Complimentary meal after the interview, up to $10 value.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
