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 dynamics and ensuring high-quality service.
• Support and motivate team members, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth service and strong results.
• Setting the next shift up for success by owning open, mid, or close routines.
• Recognizing team members for their contributions and celebrating shift wins.
• Communicating clearly with your team and addressing issues as they arise.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety, quality, cleanliness, and daily operational standards.
• Maintaining the physical requirements of the role, including standing, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Leading with energy, positivity, and consistency, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.

Skills

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and motivational abilities.
• Food safety and quality awareness.
• Team management and delegation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs.
• Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones.
• 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 $14.50 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

Schedule

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

Contact

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