Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Noodles & Company•Riverdale, UT

1d•$46,000 - $56,000•Onsite

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. Working with the General Manager, this role supports daily operations, drives operational excellence, builds a positive and accountable team environment, and helps provide an exceptional guest experience. The Assistant General Manager recruits, hires, trains, and manages team members and shift managers; identifies and develops high-potential talent; and supports scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing. The role also maintains operational, inventory, and food-safety procedures to uphold food quality, safety, cleanliness, and consistent restaurant standards. This position 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; expectations may change with business needs. Physical tasks may include standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and routine restaurant work, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional driving may be necessary.

Requirements

At least one year of management or leadership experience.
Conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication 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; occasional driving may be necessary.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach restaurant teams alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
Provide exceptional guest experiences and foster a welcoming, supportive environment.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
Identify high-potential talent and support their 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.
Promote a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with applicable regulations.