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 partners with the General Manager to support daily operations, lead team members, maintain operational standards, and help create a positive, accountable workplace. The position works 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, 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; scheduling expectations may change with business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant needs, such as assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, transporting products, or delivering catering or guest orders. The role is located at 5108 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Availability to work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts and weekends and/or holidays.
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 opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays, according to restaurant needs.
- Drive occasionally to assist at another restaurant, attend meetings or training, pick up or deliver products, and deliver catering or guest orders.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
