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 smooth 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 efficient service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines for your shift and preparing the next shift 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, 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 during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Physical requirements: standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks.

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 knowledge.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical stamina and flexibility.

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.
• 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.

Pay

USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Shifts vary based on business needs.

Contact

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