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 smooth operations.
• 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 efficient service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines and preparing the next shift 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, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.
• 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.
• Physical requirements including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 55 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Customer service and hospitality experience.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform routine restaurant tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs.
• Early access to earned pay.
• Meal and lifestyle discounts.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.
• Recognition programs.
• 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

The pay range for this position is USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Schedule

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

Contact

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