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

• Bring energy, positivity, and consistency during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Support, coach, and motivate team members throughout the shift.
• Uphold and model food safety, quality, cleanliness, and daily operational standards.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to ensure smooth service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success.
• Recognize team members for their contributions and celebrate shift wins.
• Communicate clearly with your team and address issues as they arise.
• Meet 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

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

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.
• Willingness to support and lead across both front- and back-of-house.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, twist, reach, lift up to 55 pounds, and perform routine restaurant tasks.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Customer service and hospitality knowledge.
• Food safety and quality standards.
• Effective delegation and communication skills.

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

USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Schedule

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

Contact

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