Restaurant General Manager

Noodles & Company • Fishers, IN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Noodles & Company is hiring a General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role is responsible for restaurant performance, including guest experience, team development, operational results, and maintaining a welcoming environment. The General Manager leads restaurant operations, develops team members and future leaders, and ensures food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards are met. The schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays; current expectations are one opening shift, two mid shifts (11 a.m.–8 p.m.), one closing shift, and one additional shift based on restaurant needs. Occasional driving may be necessary. The position is located at 8654 East 96th Street, Fishers, Indiana.

Requirements

• At least two years of leadership experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management.
• Proficiency in back-of-house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Valid driver's license; occasional driving may be necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, 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.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Restaurant General Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Own restaurant performance, 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 team members into future leaders.
• Identify and develop talent, prepare high performers for promotion, and recognize exceptional contributions.
• Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support efficient restaurant operations.
• Drive restaurant success through scheduling, labor management, expense tracking, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Lead a food-safety culture 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.

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 assistance and scholarships.
• 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.
• Inclusive Noodles Resource Groups that foster belonging, connections, and personal and professional growth.
• Free meal after the interview, up to a $10 value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed