Noodles Manager

Noodles & Company is a contemporary fast-casual restaurant brand known for its commitment to fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and exceptional guest experiences. Established with a passion for quality food and outstanding service, Noodles & Company has built a strong reputation by consistently delivering delicious meals made from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company embraces four core values that drive every decision they make: caring about people, being passionate about their food, taking pride in their work, and loving life. These values create a welcoming environment not only for guests but also for team members, encouraging growth, collaboration, and joy in the workplace.

Noodles & Company is seeking an exceptional General Manager who thrives on leadership and operational excellence in the restaurant industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and make a significant difference for both guests and employees every day. If you are a persuasive problem solver with a natural ability to manage restaurant profit and loss (P&L), set and exceed high standards, and foster a culture of respect and positivity, you might be the perfect fit. This full-time position requires an energetic and charismatic leader capable of delegating responsibilities effectively and motivating the team to deliver outstanding service consistently. Veterans and individuals with previous military experience are especially encouraged to apply, emphasizing the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

As a General Manager at Noodles & Company, you will oversee daily restaurant operations while ensuring that every guest feels valued and welcomed. You will be responsible for enforcing the company's culture and values, rolling out new initiatives with enthusiasm, and leading by example. You will review operations regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies that elevate performance across food quality, safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Managing your restaurant’s P&L to maintain profitability by tracking expenses against budgets will be a critical responsibility. Your team will look to you for timely, constructive feedback, leadership development, and positive reinforcement.

This role demands a hands-on manager comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You must be articulate, have a strong work ethic, accountability, and be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure success. Physical activity is also part of the job, requiring abilities such as walking, bending, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to 55 pounds. Through the Leadership Development Program called My Road Trip, you will nurture future leaders and foster team growth. Ultimately, you will strive to make your restaurant better than it was the day before, building a sense of family among your team and guests alike.