Restaurant Shift Manager

Noodles World Kitchen; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team at an innovative dining establishment, where your leadership skills will shine! As a Shift Manager, you will lead the restaurant during shifts, ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted. With a focus on teamwork and personal connection, you will have the opportunity to motivate and coach your team, while also enjoying flexible scheduling and competitive pay. This role offers the chance to develop your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth. If you are passionate about guest service and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Free shift meal

Competitive pay plus tips

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for advancement

Quarterly Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with previous management experience.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant during shifts and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks and maintain cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
• Develop team members into future leaders.

Skills

Excellent guest service skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Ability to work nights and weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay is up to $19.00 an hour. Includes TIPS (Average Tips per Hour is $4.00-$5.00)

About You

You’re the face of Noodles & Company, and we must admit, you look great. You're known for always smiling, always doing more, and always making guests feel like family. You have a keen eye and contagious work ethic. Motivating and coaching others comes naturally to you, which makes you perfect for this Shift Manager role!

About Noodles

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We are Passionate, and We 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!

We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ 2021 Best Employers for Diversity and Forbes' 2021 Best Employers for Women lists and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

Benefits

Careers at Noodles are served with a side of:

• Flexible scheduling – part-time and full-time opportunities
• Free shift meal – plus other food discounts
• Competitive pay, plus tips for eligible locations
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Quarterly Bonus Eligibility

Your Day in the Life

• Lead the restaurant during shift and delight our guests
• Delegate responsibilities to your team of rock stars and ensure they are exceeding the expectations of each guest
• Ensure all our tasty noodles and veggies are stocked and stored
• Become a subject matter expert on each area of the restaurant
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant and ensure proper set up and breakdown of the entire restaurant including dining room, restrooms, kitchen and prep areas
• Own open, mid or close routines for the next shift
• Make sure all food meets company and HACCP rules and regulations and is super-delicious
• Develop team members into future leaders
• Recognize a job well-done
• Live the culture of Noodles & Company
• Exemplify guest service for the whole team

What You Bring to the Team

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent guest service skills and the ability to communicate efficiently to help keep all team members informed
• Must love Noodles
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Previous management or leadership experience required
• Punctuality (Your team looks up to you, after all)
• Customer service experience preferred, preferably in a restaurant environment
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling or moving objects up to 55 pounds. Other physical requirements may apply, as reasonably applicable in a standard kitchen/restaurant environment

COVID-19 Safety Measures

We are committed to ensuring the safety of our Team Members and Guests. Our safety measures include:

• Symptom screenings before each shift
• Enhanced cleaning and handwashing procedures
• Face coverings are provided for all team members and are required for all guest-facing positions
• Learn more about our safety: noodles.com/teammembersafety

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Noodles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be an inclusive and diverse team that is representative of the communities and guests we serve.