Restaurant Shift Manager

Noodles & Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Flexible schedules

Meal discounts and lifestyle perks

Tuition assistance and scholarships

401(k) with employer match

Leadership development programs

Free online Spanish/English courses

Job summary

Noodles & Company is hiring a Shift Manager in Fort Wayne to lead and coach teams, delivering great food and welcoming guest experiences. You will own shift operations, uphold food safety standards, and inspire staff during busy shifts.

Join a supportive leadership team with opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, and access to benefits. You must be 18+ and able to obtain required food safety licenses as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership or management.
• Customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations.
• Ability to lead across front- and back-of-house.
• Uphold and model food safety, quality, cleanliness, and standards.
• Must be 18+ and able to obtain required food safety licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team during shifts to ensure smooth service.
• Deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences.
• Maintain high food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Own opening, mid, or closing routines and set up the next shift for success.
• Recognize and celebrate team contributions and shift wins.
• Communicate clearly with the team and resolve issues as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coaching

Food safety

Front/Back-of-house

Job description

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring Shift Managers to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences.

Why Choose Noodles & Company?

We offer a place to learn, grow, and build confidence, with perks designed to support both work and life:

• Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters
• Competitive pay plus tips
• Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs
• Ability to get early access to earned pay
• Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
• Recognition programs that celebrate your achievements
• Free mental health, legal, and financial resources to support your well‑being
• Medical & pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts
• Leadership development programs to fuel your growth
• Free online Spanish and English courses
• Noodles Resource Groups - inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth
• Learn more about our benefits: https://www.noodles.com/careers/perks

What You Bring To The Table

As a Shift Manager, you help lead a successful shift by:

• Bringing previous leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations, with the ability and willingness to support and lead across both front- and back‑of‑house.
• Leading with energy, positivity, and consistency, especially during busy shifts and peak hours.
• Supporting, coaching, and motivating team members throughout the shift.
• Upholding and modeling food safety, quality, cleanliness, and daily operational standards.
• Delegating responsibilities effectively to support smooth service and strong results.
• Owning open, mid, or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success.
• Recognizing team members for their contributions and celebrating shift wins.
• Communicating clearly with your team and addressing issues as they arise.
• Meeting the physical requirements of the role, which may include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must be at least 18 years old, making this a strong opportunity for individuals looking to gain leadership experience and advance their restaurant career.

Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. 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.

Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis. There is no specific application deadline, and we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications at their convenience.

Pay Range USD $13.00 - $19.00 /Hr.

Location : Address 4602 Illinois Rd

Location : City Ft Wayne

Location : State/Province IN