Assistant General Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Noodles & Company; Delafield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave and adoption benefits

Meal and lifestyle discounts

Tuition discounts

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Noodles & Company is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and develop teams, ensuring great food and welcoming guest experiences. You’ll coach staff, oversee daily operations, and drive performance with integrity and teamwork.

In this role you’ll manage scheduling, labor, and food safety, while fostering a positive, accountable environment. You’ll partner with the General Manager to deliver exceptional guest moments and steady restaurant success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of management or leadership experience (required).
• Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations (preferred).
• Lead a high-performing team with the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
• Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Set clear expectations, create accountability, and support team growth through coaching and recognition.
• Follow operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Lead a culture of food safety meeting company standards.
• Work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule including openings, mid, and closing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and work alongside teams to deliver great food and guest experiences.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain food safety, inventory control, and quality standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and local marketing efforts.
• Foster a welcoming, accountable environment and cultivate team growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Recruiting & hiring

Job description

Noodles & Company is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and develop teams, ensuring great food and welcoming guest experiences. You’ll coach staff, oversee daily operations, and drive performance with integrity and teamwork.

In this role you’ll manage scheduling, labor, and food safety, while fostering a positive, accountable environment. You’ll partner with the General Manager to deliver exceptional guest moments and steady restaurant success.