Noodles Manager

Harri; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Noodles & Company in Rapid City, SD is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, uphold brand standards, and drive guest experiences.

You will oversee P&L, staffing, and a culture of teamwork, while delivering exceptional service. The role requires 3+ years in restaurant/retail and 2+ years in management, with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years restaurant/retail experience and two years of management experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with discretion.
• Ability to make guests smile and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Articulate and effective communicator in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays; typical GM hours may be lengthy.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibilities to the restaurant team and lead with integrity.
• Manage the restaurant culture, policies, and brand standards.
• Roll out company initiatives across the restaurant with conviction.
• Continuously review operations to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Surprise guests with exceptional service and make them feel like family.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to team members on performance.
• Motivate staff through positive and respectful leadership.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Ensure adequate staffing of the restaurant and recognize top performers.
• Oversee Leadership Development initiatives and identify future leaders.

Skills

Restaurant/retail experience

Management experience

Job description

About You

You are an exceptional leader and know how to run a restaurant. You are passionate about making

a difference for our guests and our team members, every single day. You are a persuasive problem solver with a knack for managing a restaurant P&L. Do you find yourself regularly setting high standards and always strive to achieve them? You are a collaborative and dynamic leader with

enough charisma to go around. You are just what we’re looking for.

About Noodles

We have four core values that guide every decision we make: We care about people, are passionate

about our food, take pride in what we do and love life! We provide opportunities to learn culinary

skills working with fresh food and the art of personal connection with our guests. Come join our

amazing team, make new friends, develop your career and have fun!

*Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply!

Your Day in the Life

• Delegate responsibilities to your team of rock stars
• Manage with integrity, live the culture and beliefs of Noodles &Company
• Roll out company initiatives in your restaurant with full force
• Continually review restaurant operations to identify any issues, concerns and opportunities
• for improvement
• Surprise every guest with the experience and make them feel like family
• Give team members timely and actionable feedback on their performance
• Manage and motivate team members through positive and respectful leadership
• Strive to exceed company standards in food quality, food safety, and cleanliness
• Keep your restaurant staffed with outstanding Noodlers
• Recognize your team members for a job well-done
• Facilitate the Leadership Development Program, My Road Trip, with your team, identify and
• foster future leaders
• Make your restaurant better than it was the day before
• Manage restaurant P&L by tracking expenses vs. annual budget

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum of three years restaurant/retail experience and two years of management
• experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with skill and discretion
• Ability to make guests smile uncontrollably
• Articulate
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong work ethic and accountability
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work necessary hours. We find that a typical work week for GMs is 47.5 hours. Our
• expectation is that you work additional hours as needed to ensure that your restaurant
• thrives
• Position may require 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

Compensation: Competitive salary