Restaurant General Manager
About The Position
Noodles & Company is hiring a General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The General Manager is responsible for steady execution, developing great teams, and overseeing the food, people, and operations of the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced restaurant environment, focused on guest experience, team development, operational excellence, and business results. The role requires a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, and occasional driving to support restaurant needs. A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain required food safety licenses or certifications are required. The position is located at 1020 Highway 96 East, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
Requirements
- At least two years of management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations.
- Proficiency in back-of-house systems and P&L management.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain 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.
- Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays. Current schedule 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.
Nice To Haves
- Restaurant General Manager experience is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the restaurant as a business, including guest experience, team development, and operational results.
- Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
- Recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop employees into future leaders.
- Set clear expectations and accountability, and develop talent through ongoing coaching, recognition, and preparation for future opportunities.
- Use back-of-house systems, manage P&L, and conduct performance reviews.
- Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support efficient restaurant operations.
- Drive restaurant results through scheduling, labor management, expense tracking, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
- Lead a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
- Work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet business needs.
- Occasionally drive to assist at another restaurant, attend meetings or training at another location, pick up or deliver products, or 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
- Stock purchase discounts
- Leadership development programs
- Free online Spanish and English courses
- Noodles Resource Groups that foster belonging, connections, and personal and professional growth
- Complimentary post-interview meal up to $10
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
