Restaurant Shift Manager

Noodles & Company - IWI Ventures; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off up to 40 hours

Free meal every shift

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Noodles & Company in Normal, IL is seeking a Restaurant Shift Manager to lead daily operations, coach team members, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will oversee opening, mid, or closing shifts, enforce food safety standards, and recognize top performers while ensuring smooth service during busy times.

Join a team that values teamwork, growth, and a culture of hospitality, with daytime availability and opportunities for advancement within a fast casual restaurant.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior restaurant shift management or leadership experience required.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant during shift and ensure quality guest service.
• Delegate tasks and monitor team performance.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards.
• Open, mid, or close routines and prepare for the next shift.
• Coach and motivate staff to deliver consistent service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Communication

Job description

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 a restaurant Shift Manager to join us to motivate, coach and work alongside our teams. 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! Daytime/AM availability a must. Some nights. We're so confident that you'll love our food, we're offering a free meal following your completed interview (up to $10 value).

The Perks (They're Uncommonly Good)

• Competitive pay, plus TIPS
• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time
• Paid time off - up to 40 hours
• Free meal every shift (Mac & Cheese, Penne Rosa, Pad Thai - hungry yet?)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 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

Be a part of an amazing leadership team - your voice matters and you help us deliver an uncommon experience to our guests and team members.

Lead the restaurant during shift, deliver uncommonly good guest service, and recognize our team members for a job well-done each shift.

Delegate responsibilities to your team of rock stars and ensure they are exceeding the expectations of each guest.

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

Own open, mid, or close routines for your shift and setting the next shift up for success.

What You Bring to the Table

• Previous management or leadership experience required
• Must be at least 18 years old (great job for teenagers!)
• Customer service experience preferred
• Excellent guest service skills and the ability to communicate efficiently to help keep all team members informed
• 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

Noodles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity in 2021 and 2022 Forbes' Best Employers for Women. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

*The average hourly rate for tipping across company owned restaurants is $2.50 per team member. Noodles cannot make guarantees about tip earnings.