Restaurant GM: Lead Guest Experience & Team Growth

Noodles & Company; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Meal discounts

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Noodles & Company in Blaine, MN is hiring a General Manager to lead, coach, and collaborate with our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will own restaurant performance, develop a high-performing team, and oversee operations including guest service, scheduling, and local marketing. A strong track record in food service leadership and P&L management is essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least two years of leadership experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management.
• Own restaurant performance: guest experience, team development, and operational results.
• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in back-of-house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and developing Noodlers into future leaders.
• Follow operational and inventory control procedures to support smooth restaurant operations, including scheduling and labor management.
• Meet physical requirements and be able to obtain necessary food safety licenses; valid driver’s license; minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach restaurant teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Own restaurant performance including guest experience and operations.
• Develop and mentor team members into future leaders.
• Oversee scheduling, labor management, and local marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Guest experience

Team development

P&L management

Communication skills

Talent development

Scheduling & labor

Food safety culture

Tools

Back-of-house systems

Job description

Noodles & Company in Blaine, MN is hiring a General Manager to lead, coach, and collaborate with our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will own restaurant performance, develop a high-performing team, and oversee operations including guest service, scheduling, and local marketing. A strong track record in food service leadership and P&L management is essential for success.