Restaurant Shift Manager

About the role

Noodles & Company is seeking Shift Managers to lead and support their teams in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires previous leadership or management experience, along with customer service and hospitality background.

Responsibilities

• Lead a successful shift by managing team performance and ensuring high-quality service.
• Support, coach, and motivate team members, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Uphold and model food safety, quality, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to ensure smooth service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines and setting the next shift up for success.
• Recognize team members for their contributions and celebrate shift wins.
• Communicate clearly with the team and address issues as they arise.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.
• The ability and willingness to support and lead across both front- and back-of-house.
• Energy, positivity, and consistency, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• The ability to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications.
• Able to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.
• Able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Customer service and hospitality knowledge.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple tasks.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs.
• Meal and lifestyle discounts.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.
• 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.
• Leverage leadership development programs.
• Free online Spanish and English courses.
• Noodles Resource Groups for belonging, building connections, and personal and professional growth.

Pay

USD $13.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs.

Contact

To apply, visit our careers page: https://www.noodles.com/careers