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. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of management or leadership experience, preferably in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management. This role involves bringing operational excellence, providing exceptional guest experiences, recruiting, hiring, training, and managing team members, and ensuring a culture of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
• Providing an exceptional guest experience and fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Demonstrating conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Identifying high-potential talent and supporting growth through ongoing development and recognition.
• Following operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
• Assisting with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Leading with a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Working 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.

Requirements

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license, as occasional driving may be necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits

Noodles & Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay, plus quarterly bonus.
• Paid time off, including PTO, health days, holidays, and more.
• Parental leave and adoption/surrogacy benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Recognition programs that celebrate achievements.
• Free mental health, legal, and financial resources.
• Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
• Ledger programs that fuel growth within the organization.
• Free online Spanish and English courses.
• Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support personal and professional growth.
• Recognition programs that celebrate your achievements.
• 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 $43,000.00 - USD $53,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.