Restaurant Assistant General Manager

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 QUARTERLY BONUS

Paid time off, including PTO, health days, holidays, and more

Parental leave and adoption or surrogacy benefits

Optional early access to earned pay when you need it

Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones

Tuition assistance and scholarships

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 with us

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

As an Assistant General Manager, you play a key role in driving restaurant success by:

Bringing a minimum of one year of management or leadership experience (required).

Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management (preferred).

Leading a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.

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 consistent 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 opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays. (Current scheduling expectations include 1 opening shift, 2 mid shifts (11am–8pm), 1 closing shift, and 1 additional shift based on restaurant needs. These expectations may change depending on business needs.)

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.

Obtaining and maintaining any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Must hold a valid driver’s license, as occasional driving may be necessary.

Must be at least 18 years old.

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.