Restaurant General Manager

Noodles & Company•Plymouth, MN

10d•$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 involves overseeing day-to-day operations, developing team members, and creating a welcoming, accountable environment while taking ownership of the restaurant’s guest experience, team development, and operational results. The General Manager works in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment and leads the restaurant’s food quality, safety, cleanliness, and overall performance. The position requires a variable schedule that includes weekends and 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. Occasional driving is required to support restaurant operations, such as helping at another restaurant, attending meetings or training, transporting products, and delivering catering or guest orders. The role may involve standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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, including 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 food-safety licenses or certifications required by local, state, or federal regulations.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant General Manager experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and work alongside the restaurant team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
Take ownership of the restaurant as a business, including guest experience, team development, and operational results.
Recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop team members into future leaders.
Set clear expectations, establish accountability, and develop talent through ongoing coaching, recognition, and preparation for future opportunities.
Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support efficient restaurant operations.
Drive restaurant success through scheduling, labor management, expense tracking, and local restaurant marketing.
Lead a food-safety culture that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
Work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to business needs.
Occasionally drive to assist at another restaurant, attend meetings or training, pick up or deliver products, or deliver catering or guest orders.
Obtain and maintain required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with applicable regulations.

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 that foster belonging, build connections, and support personal and professional growth.
Complimentary post-interview meal up to $10.