Assistant GM: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Noodles & Company; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Meal discounts

Job summary

Noodles & Company in Boulder, CO is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences. This role emphasizes steady execution, teamwork, and leading by example across opening, mid, and closing shifts.

You will drive operational excellence, recruit and train staff, and maintain food safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of management or leadership experience (required).
• Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management (preferred).
• Leading a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
• Providing an exceptional guest experience and fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Demonstrating conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Identifying high-potential talent and supporting growth through ongoing development and recognition.
• Following operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
• Assisting with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Leading with a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Working 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.
• Meeting the physical requirements of the role, which may include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Obtaining and maintaining any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, as occasional driving may be necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and work with teams to deliver great food and guest experiences.
• Support the General Manager to ensure operational excellence and high guest satisfaction.
• Schedule management, labor control, and local marketing efforts.
• Uphold food safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Food service

Guest service

Communication

Recruiting & training

Scheduling & labor management

Food safety standards

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Job description

Noodles & Company in Boulder, CO is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences. This role emphasizes steady execution, teamwork, and leading by example across opening, mid, and closing shifts.

You will drive operational excellence, recruit and train staff, and maintain food safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting.