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 partners with the General Manager to lead daily operations, develop team members, maintain operational standards, and create a positive, accountable work environment in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant. The position works 45 hours per week on a variable schedule that includes opening, mid, and closing shifts, plus weekends and/or holidays. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant needs. The role is located at 11429 District Drive, South Jordan, Utah. The listed annual pay range is $46,000 to $56,000.
Requirements
- At least one year of management or leadership experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Conflict-resolution skills.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks.
- 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.
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, create accountability, and support team 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 food-safety culture that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
- Work opening, mid, and closing shifts, including weekends and/or holidays, according to a variable schedule and restaurant needs.
- Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Drive occasionally to assist another restaurant, attend meetings or training, pick up or deliver products, or deliver catering or guest orders.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and 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 and inclusive communities supporting belonging and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
