Restaurant Shift Manager

Pay is $12.00-$16.00 an hour + TIPS (Average Total Hourly Rate is $14.00-$18.00)*

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!

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 at eligible locations*
• Flexible scheduling – part-time and full-time
• InstaPay through Even App (get your paycheck when you want it!)
• Paid time off – up to 40 hours
• Free meal every shift (Mac & Cheese, Penne Rosa, Pad Thai – hungry yet?)
• Lifestyle perks like cell phone and event ticket discounts
• Tuition assistance and scholarship awards
• Free mental health, legal, and financial resources
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Mentoring and leadership development program
• Free online Spanish and English language courses

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

*Tipping eligible states include AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VA, WA, WI. As of March 30th, 2022, the average hourly rate for tipping across company owned restaurants is $2.40 per team member. Noodles cannot make guarantees about tip earnings.