Assistant General Manager — Hospitality & Operations Leader

Noodles & Company; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental leave and adoption/surrogacy

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insur

401(k) with employer match

Meal and lifestyle discounts

Leadership development programs

Free online Spanish and English

Employee assistance programs (mental/​

Job summary

Noodles & Company is hiring an Assistant General Manager in Prairie Village, KS to lead and coach our restaurant teams in delivering great food and welcoming guest experiences. You will oversee daily operations, drive teamwork, and model exceptional guest service while maintaining food safety and labor standards.

The role requires at least one year of management experience, a focus on operational excellence, and the ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management (preferred).
• Leading a high‑performing team to deliver operational excellence.
• Providing an exceptional guest experience and fostering a welcoming environment.
• Demonstrating conflict‑resolution skills and strong verbal/written communication.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing support.
• Leading with food safety and maintaining company standards for quality and cleanliness.
• Must be able to meet scheduling needs including openings, mid shifts, and weekends/holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license; may require driving.
• Obtaining and maintaining food-safety licenses or certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and work alongside teams to deliver great food and guest experiences.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure steady execution and teamwork.
• Coach and develop restaurant staff; support recruitment and training.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, inventory, and labor procedures.
• Collaborate with General Manager to maintain operational excellence.
• Support scheduling and local marketing efforts; drive a welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Guest service

Communication skills

Recruiting & training

Job description

Noodles & Company is hiring an Assistant General Manager in Prairie Village, KS to lead and coach our restaurant teams in delivering great food and welcoming guest experiences. You will oversee daily operations, drive teamwork, and model exceptional guest service while maintaining food safety and labor standards.

The role requires at least one year of management experience, a focus on operational excellence, and the ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.