General Manager

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Annual bonus eligibility of up to $9,000, paid out monthly.

About You

You are an exceptional leader and know how to run a restaurant. You are passionate about making a difference for our guests and our team members, every single day. You are a persuasive problem-solver with a knack for managing a restaurant P&L. Do you find yourself regularly setting high standards and always strive to achieve them? You are a collaborative and dynamic leader with enough charisma to go around. You are just what we’re looking for.

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’ America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2021 and Forbes' Best Employers for Women 2021 lists and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive pay
• Free shift meal – plus other food discounts
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Monthly Bonus Eligibility

*Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply!

Your Day in the Life

• Delegate responsibilities to your team of rock stars
• Manage with integrity, live the culture and beliefs of Noodles & Company
• Roll out company initiatives in your restaurant with full force
• Continually review restaurant operations to identify any issues, concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Surprise every guest with the experience and make them feel like family
• Give team members timely and actionable feedback on their performance
• Manage and motivate team members through positive and respectful leadership
• Strive to exceed company standards in food quality, food safety, and cleanliness
• Keep your restaurant staffed with outstanding Noodlers
• Recognize your team members for a job well-done
• Facilitate the Leadership Development Program, My Road Trip, with your team, identify and foster future leaders
• Make your restaurant better than it was the day before
• Manage restaurant P&L by tracking expenses vs. annual budget

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum of three years restaurant/retail experience and two years of management experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with skill and discretion
• Ability to make guests smile uncontrollably
• Articulate
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong work ethic and accountability
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work necessary hours. We find that a typical work week for GMs is 50 hours. Our expectation is that you work additional hours as needed to ensure that your restaurant thrives
• Position may require 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.