Closing Restaurant Shift Manager

IWI Ventures, LLC; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Free meal per shift

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

Noodles & Company in Champaign, IL is seeking an evening Shift Manager to lead a fast casual team from 5pm to 11pm. You’ll coach, motivate and oversee daily operations while delivering uncommonly good guest service.

Ideal candidates have prior leadership experience and strong communication and guest-service skills; ability to lift up to 55 pounds; position offers flexible schedules, growth opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous management or leadership experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant during shift and deliver exceptional guest service.
• Motivate and coach team members to meet performance standards.
• Delegate tasks to ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards during all shift operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Noodles & Company is more than fast food - we're a fast casual restaurant with real ingredients (say goodbye to greasy food and hello to fresh ingredients). We're hiring immediately for an evening (5pm-11PM) restaurant Shift Manager to join us to motivate, coach and work alongside our teams. At Noodles, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. Join our amazing team, make new friends, have fun, and develop your career! We're so confident that you'll love our food, we're offering a free meal following your completed interview (up to $10 value).

The Perks (They're Uncommonly Good)

• Competitive pay, plus TIPS


• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time


• Paid time off - up to 40 hours


• Free meal every shift (Mac & Cheese, Penne Rosa, Pad Thai - hungry yet?)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Opportunities for career development and growth

At Noodles we work hard and have fun doing it. We foster an environment that makes you feel a part of something special, and when it comes to the restaurant business, we are a bit uncommon. We are looking for those who will continue to help us bring goodness to life from random acts of kindness to taking care of our guests. We have high standards and expectations that we hold everyone to. We have a seat at the table for you, if you are looking for something fresh, fun, and uncommonly good.

Your Day in the Life

• Be a part of an amazing leadership team - your voice matters and you help us deliver an uncommon experience to our guests and team members


• Lead the restaurant during shift, deliver uncommonly good guest service, and recognize our team members for a job well-done each shift


• Delegate responsibilities to your team of rock stars and ensure they are exceeding the expectations of each guest


• Lead with a culture of food safety that exceeds company standards in food quality, food safety practices, and cleanliness


• Own open, mid, or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success

What You Bring to the Table

• Previous management or leadership experience required


• Must be at least 18 years old (great job for teenagers!)


• Customer service experience preferred


• Excellent guest service skills and the ability to communicate efficiently to help keep all team members informed


• Position may include walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 55 pounds


• Certain other physical requirements may apply, as reasonably applicable in a standard kitchen/restaurant environment

Noodles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 Forbes' Best Employers for Women. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

The average hourly rate for tipping across company owned restaurants is $2.50 per team member. Noodles cannot make guarantees about tip earnings.