Restaurant Ops Leader — Elevate Guest Experience

Noodles & Company; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Meal discounts

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Career development

Online language courses

Job summary

Noodles & Company in IL, Norridge, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and coach teams, ensuring great food and welcoming guest experiences. The role emphasizes steady execution, teamwork, and leading by example across busy periods and daily operations.

The position requires at least one year of management or leadership experience, with preference for food service or hospitality background. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a quarterly bonus, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management.
• Leading a high-performing team alongside the General Manager.
• Providing an exceptional guest experience and fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.
• Demonstrating conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Identifying high-potential talent and supporting growth through ongoing development and recognition.
• Following operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain restaurant standards.
• Assisting with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Leading with a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Working 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including openings, mid shifts, and closings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team to deliver great food and guest experiences.
• Oversee daily operations and support scheduling and labor management.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and high restaurant standards.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive operational excellence.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive environment and resolve conflicts effectively.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Labor management

Job description

Noodles & Company in IL, Norridge, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and coach teams, ensuring great food and welcoming guest experiences. The role emphasizes steady execution, teamwork, and leading by example across busy periods and daily operations.

The position requires at least one year of management or leadership experience, with preference for food service or hospitality background. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a quarterly bonus, and opportunities for growth.