Restaurant General Manager

About the role

We are seeking a General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of leadership experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management. Previous Restaurant General Manager experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Bring restaurant performance, including guest experience, team development, and operational results.
• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Proficient in back-of-house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews.
• Demonstrate strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop Noodlers into future leaders.
• Identify and develop talent by preparing high performers for promotion and recognizing exceptional contributions.
• Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support smooth, efficient restaurant operations.
• Drive restaurant success through scheduling, labor management, expense tracking, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Lead with a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to 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 able to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Bring at least two years of leadership experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management. Previous Restaurant General Manager experience is a strong plus.

Skills

Proficiency in back-of-house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews. Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication. Ability to recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop a team.

Benefits

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.

Pay

USD $58,000.00 - USD $68,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet business needs.