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 operations and helps create a positive, accountable environment through steady execution, teamwork, developing others, and leading by example. Assistant General Managers partner with the General Manager to drive restaurant success in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The position involves a variable schedule totaling 45 hours per week, 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; these expectations may change with business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant needs, such as assisting another restaurant, attending meetings or training at another location, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- 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.
- Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 18 years old.
- Work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, 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.
- 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 restaurant needs.
- Obtain and maintain food-safety licenses or certifications required by applicable regulations.
- 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.
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
- Stock purchase discounts
- Leadership development programs
- Free online Spanish and English courses
- Noodles Resource Groups and inclusive communities supporting belonging and professional and personal growth
- Complimentary meal after the interview, up to $10 value
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
