Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Noodles & Company - IWI Ventures; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals during shifts

Medical, dental, vision

Career development and growth

Job summary

IWI Ventures, LLC, a franchisee of Noodles & Company, is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing daily operations, and upholding brand standards.

Join a fast casual team with real ingredients, competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for growth. You will collaborate with the GM and drive performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of management and/or leadership experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Sense of humor and an ability to effectively delegate responsibility and motivate a team
• Conflict resolution skills required, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work 45 hours per week within our operating hours (generally 11 am-9 pm), with the flexibility to work variable shifts throughout the week (starting as early as 7 am, and working until as late as 11 pm)
• Position may include walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 55 pounds
• Driving may be needed for this position, so a valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GM to lead a high performing team
• Run the restaurant with confidence, deliver fast and effective solutions
• Lead with integrity and live the culture of Noodles & Company every day
• Create an uncommonly good experience by welcoming guests with a smile and delivering world-class customer service
• Build trust within your team, recognize a job well-done
• Follow Noodles operational policy and procedures
• Hire, train and manage restaurant team members and shift managers
• Identify and foster talent in your team, develop high performers for promotions
• Follow inventory control procedures and guidelines
• Assist with scheduling, expense tracking, labor management, and local restaurant marketing
• Lead with a culture of food safety that exceeds company standards in food quality, food safety practices, and cleanliness

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Delegation

Job description

IWI, a franchisee of 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 amazing restaurant Assistant General Manager to join us in this fun, exciting, yet challenging opportunity in restaurant management. 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!

The Perks (They're Uncommonly Good)

• Competitive pay, plus QUARTERLY BONUS


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement


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


• Medical, dental, and vision


• 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

• Partner with the GM to lead a high performing team


• Run the restaurant with confidence, deliver fast and effective solutions


• Lead with integrity and live the culture of Noodles & Company every day


• Create an uncommonly good experience by welcoming guests with a smile and delivering world-class customer service


• Build trust within your team, recognize a job well-done


• Follow Noodles operational policy and procedures


• Hire, train and manage restaurant team members and shift managers


• Identify and foster talent in your team, develop high performers for promotions


• Follow inventory control procedures and guidelines


• Assist with scheduling, expense tracking, labor management, and local restaurant marketing


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

What You Bring to the Table

• Minimum of one year of management and/or leadership experience


• Must be at least 18 years old


• Sense of humor and an ability to effectively delegate responsibility and motivate a team


• Conflict resolution skills required, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work 45 hours per week within our operating hours (generally 11 am-9 pm), with the flexibility to work variable shifts throughout the week (starting as early as 7 am, and working until as late as 11 pm)


• 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


• Driving may be needed for this position, so a valid driver's license is required

Noodles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' Best Employers for Women, and Forbes' Best Employers for Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self to work.

Enjoy a free bowl of noodles, pasta, soup, or salad at participating Noodles & Company restaurant locations when you interview for any in-restaurant position. Interviewing manager to approve Free Bowl-up to $10 value-following your completed interview.

The average quarterly bonus for AGMs across company-owned restaurants was $1,224. Quarterly bonuses are comprised of financial and operational targets. Noodles makes no guarantees about bonus earnings and reserves the right to amend bonus and benefits plans as necessary.