Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pixie, Noodles, Big Apple Bagel, B404 and Boston's; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Medical Leave

Meal Discounts

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Noodles & Company is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Helena to help lead daily restaurant operations, ensure high standards, and coach team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee staffing, training, inventory, safety, and cash handling while maintaining cost controls and guest satisfaction.

The role requires prior restaurant management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior hotel or restaurant management or similar discipline.
• Minimum 1-year progressive experience in a restaurant management role.
• Hands-on management style with day-to-day involvement.
• Excellent project management and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and POS.

Responsibilities

• Set up restaurant mise en place.
• Ensure all food and beverage products are prepared according to specifications.
• Review performance and assist with deficiency correction.
• Support sales efforts and build relationships with Guests and vendors.
• Address Guest issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Professionally develop and coach team members.
• Coordinate inventory control and quality control projects and physical inventories.
• Maintain 100% accuracy with labor management costs by monitoring fiscal reporting.
• Maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety programs.
• Work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain highest QSC standards at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

People management

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

POS system

Team development

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Job description

Noodles & CompanyWe are all about Noodles!Each dish is carefully hand-made to our guests’ specifications, using only the freshest ingredients. We’re proud to use REAL Food and REAL Cooking for REAL Flavors.Dishes are inspired by the individuality, creativity and cultural heritage of cuisines from around the globe.We have a fun, friendly atmosphere and an enthusiastic crew. We are passionate about providing Guests with the best experience possible.We take food seriously yet have fun preparing and serving it. Our company has a bright and exciting future, we are committed to your growth and development as part of the Team.

Assistant Restaurant Manager Job Summary

Contribute to the success of the restaurant by assisting in the management of operations according to Inspired Concepts, LLC standards, policies and procedures. Operations include, but are not limited to, production, inventory, cleanliness, staffing, team member development, cash handling, safety, training and Guest service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper set up of the entire restaurant mise en place.
• Ensure all food and beverage products are prepared according to specifications at all times.
• Review operational performance and productivity in accordance with goals and standards and assist with deficiency correction.
• Support sales efforts and general business transactions by developing courteous and productive relationships with Guests and vendors.
• React to Guest issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Professionally develop and coach team members.
• Coordinate inventory control and management procedures, quality control projects and physical inventories.
• Maintain 100% accuracy with labor management costs by monitoring and directing all fiscal reporting systems.
• Maintain a safe working environment by developing, implementing and directing safety programs.
• Work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain highest QSC standards at all times.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior hotel or restaurant management or similar discipline. Will accept a combination of relevant work experience, courses and certifications.
• Preferred minimum 1-year progressive experience in a restaurant management role.
• Proven leader within a restaurant environment with the ability to inspire others to work toward a common goal and reach their potential.
• Hands‑on management style that emphasizes direct involvement in day‑to‑day operations.
• Excellent project management skills from conception to evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to deadline.
• Ability to formulate flexible strategies and actions plans to achieve results.
• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Team player with a can‑do attitude.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, influencing, coaching and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and sound business judgement.
• Advanced computer skills that include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a POS system a plus.
• Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity imperative.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits/Perks

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Medical Leave
• Meal Discounts
• Opportunity for Advancement