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 service.
• Support, coach, and motivate team members during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Uphold and model food safety, quality, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Delegate responsibilities to ensure efficient service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines and preparing the next shift for success.
• Recognize and celebrate team members' contributions and shift wins.
• Communicate clearly with the team and address issues promptly.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and able 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.
• Ability and willingness to support and lead across both front- and back-of-house roles.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and address issues as they arise.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Customer service and hospitality experience.
• Food safety and operational standards knowledge.
• Team management and delegation abilities.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Noodles & Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Meal and lifestyle discounts.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities.
• Mental health, legal, and financial resources.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
• Leverage recognition programs.
• Free online Spanish and English courses.
• Noodles Resource Groups for community and connection building.

Pay

The pay range for this position is USD $14.00 - USD $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options are available.

Contact

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