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 a background in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.

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.
• The ability and willingness to support and lead across both front- and back-of-house.
• The physical ability to perform the essential functions of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks.

Skills

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

Pay

USD $19.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.

Schedule

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

Contact

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