Restaurant General Manager

Noodles & Company•Plymouth, MN

11d•$60,000 - $70,000•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 leads day-to-day restaurant operations, develops team members, and takes ownership of guest experience, team development, and operational results. General Managers help create a welcoming, accountable environment and lead teams through fast-paced service while maintaining food quality, safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. The position involves recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and developing employees into future leaders; setting expectations and building accountability through coaching and recognition; and overseeing scheduling, labor, expenses, inventory controls, and local marketing. The General Manager works 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. Occasional driving to support restaurant needs is required. The role is based at 3425 Vicksburg Lane N in Plymouth, Minnesota. The listed annual pay range is $60,000–$70,000. Applicants must be at least 18 and able to obtain and maintain any food safety licenses or certifications required by applicable regulations. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

At least two years of management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations.
Proficiency in back-of-house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews.
Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.
Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet business needs.
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 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 for occasional driving required to support restaurant needs.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant General Manager experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
Take ownership of restaurant guest experience, team development, and operational results.
Recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop employees into future leaders.
Set clear expectations and create accountability through ongoing coaching, recognition, and preparation for future opportunities.
Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support efficient restaurant operations.
Manage scheduling, labor, expense tracking, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
Lead food safety practices that meet company standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
Work a variable schedule that includes opening, mid, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts based on business needs.
Drive occasionally to assist another restaurant, attend meetings or training, 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 and support personal and professional growth