Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Noodles & Company•Golden Valley, MN

7d•$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. The role partners with the General Manager to support operational excellence in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment, develop team members, and create a positive, accountable workplace. The Assistant General Manager also helps ensure guests receive an exceptional experience and that the restaurant consistently meets operational, food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards. 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 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; schedules may change with business needs. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training elsewhere, transporting products, or delivering catering or guest orders. A valid driver’s license is required. The position is based at 7808 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, Minnesota.

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, 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.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations; restaurant management experience is preferred.

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.
Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with applicable regulations.
Drive occasionally to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders.