Restaurant Assistant General Manager
About the role
We are seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences. This role plays a key part in driving restaurant success.
Responsibilities
- Bring a minimum of one year of management or leadership experience.
- Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management (preferred).
- Lead a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
- Provide an exceptional guest experience and foster a welcoming, supportive environment.
- Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
- Identify high-potential talent and support growth through ongoing development and recognition.
- Follow operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
- Lead with a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
- Work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Obtain and maintain any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Must hold a valid driver's license, as occasional driving may be necessary.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Requirements
Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters. Competitive pay, plus quarterly bonus. Paid time off, including PTO, health days, holidays, and more. Parental leave and adoption or surrogacy benefits. Optional early access to earned pay when you need it. Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones. Tuition assistance and scholarships. Recognition programs that celebrate your achievements. Free mental health, legal, and financial resources to support your well-being. Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance. 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts. Leadership development programs to fuel your growth with us. Free online Spanish and English courses. Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of management or leadership experience.
- Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management (preferred).
- Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.
- Valid driver's license, as occasional driving may be necessary.
- At least 18 years old.
Skills
- Conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Operational and inventory management skills.
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, plus quarterly bonus.
- Paid time off, including PTO, health days, holidays, and more.
- Parental leave and adoption or surrogacy benefits.
- Optional early access to earned pay when you need it.
- Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships.
- Recognition programs that celebrate your achievements.
- Free mental health, legal, and financial resources to support your well-being.
- Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
- Leducation development programs to fuel your growth with us.
- Free online Spanish and English courses.
- Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth.
Pay
USD $48,000.00 - USD $58,000.00 /Yr.
Schedule
Variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.