Restaurant Shift Manager

IWI Ventures•Champaign, IL

17d

About The Position

IWI, a franchisee of Noodles & Company, is hiring a Restaurant Shift Manager to motivate, coach, and work alongside restaurant teams. The role leads the restaurant during a shift, supports excellent guest service, and helps create a positive experience for team members and guests. Shift managers uphold food quality, food safety, and cleanliness standards and take ownership of opening, mid-shift, or closing routines. The position may involve physical activity in a standard kitchen or restaurant environment, including moving objects weighing up to 55 pounds. Noodles & Company describes its culture as fun, supportive, and focused on nourishing and inspiring team members, guests, and the community. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace, and states its commitment to a workplace where employees feel supported and respected. The stated average hourly rate for tips across company-owned restaurants is $2.50 per team member; tip earnings are not guaranteed.

Requirements

Previous management or leadership experience is required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Excellent guest-service skills.
Ability to communicate efficiently and keep team members informed.
The role may require walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 55 pounds; other physical requirements may apply in a standard kitchen or restaurant environment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the restaurant during a shift and deliver excellent guest service.
Recognize team members for their work during each shift.
Delegate responsibilities to team members and ensure guest expectations are met.
Promote food safety and uphold company standards for food quality, food safety practices, and cleanliness.
Own opening, mid-shift, or closing routines and set the next shift up for success.