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 a background in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading across both front- and back-of-house operations.
• Leading with energy, positivity, and consistency, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Supporting, coaching, and motivating team members throughout the shift.
• Upholding and modeling food safety, quality, cleanliness, and daily operational standards.
• Delegating responsibilities effectively to support smooth service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success.
• Recognizing team members for their contributions and celebrating shift wins.
• Communicating clearly with your team and addressing issues as they arise.
• Maintaining the physical requirements of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.
• Able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.
• Willingness to follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety licenses or certifications.
• Age requirement: At least 18 years old.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Customer service and hospitality knowledge.
• Food safety and quality standards.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Meal and lifestyle discounts.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.
• Recognition programs.
• 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 $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options available.

Contact

To apply, visit our careers page at www.noodles.com/careers. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.