Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Noodles & Company•Harrisburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Noodles & Company is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams to deliver quality food and welcoming guest experiences. The role partners with the General Manager to support restaurant success through operational execution, teamwork, developing others, and setting a positive, accountable example in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The Assistant General Manager helps oversee daily operations, supports the team during busy periods, and fosters a welcoming environment for both guests and employees. The 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; these expectations may change with business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, including helping at another restaurant, attending meetings or training at another location, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders. A valid driver’s license is required. The role may involve standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must obtain and maintain any food-safety licenses or certifications required by applicable regulations. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The position is based at 5108 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The listed pay range is $46,000–$56,000 per year.

Requirements

At least one year of management or leadership experience.
Strong conflict-resolution skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include prolonged standing, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid driver's license.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications.

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, including weekends and/or holidays, according to restaurant needs.
Occasionally drive 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 food-safety licenses or certifications required by local, state, and federal regulations.