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. The role supports daily restaurant operations and team development through steady execution, teamwork, and leading by example. Working alongside the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager helps drive operational excellence, create exceptional guest experiences, and foster a positive, accountable team environment. The position requires a variable schedule of 45 hours per week, including opening, mid, and closing shifts and 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 needs, such as assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training at another location, transporting products, or delivering catering or guest orders. A valid driver’s license is required.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- A valid driver’s license.
- At least 18 years old.
- 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.
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, create 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 schedule of 45 hours per week, including opening, mid, and closing shifts and weekends and/or holidays.
- Drive occasionally to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, transporting 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, inclusive communities that support belonging, connections, 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
