Restaurant Assistant General Manager

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We’re hiring a restaurant Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

• Join an amazing 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/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 to 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:

• Bring a minimum of one year of management and/or leadership experience.
• Experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management is a plus.
• Lead a high‑performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence.
• Provide an exceptional guest experience and foster a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Identify and develop talent within your team by supporting and developing high performers for promotions and recognizing exceptional contributions.
• Follow operational and inventory control procedures to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Assist with scheduling, expense tracking, labor management, and local restaurant marketing.
• Lead with a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Work 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays.
• Meet 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.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Hold a valid driver’s license; occasional driving may be necessary.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ “Best Employers for Diversity” and “Best Employers for Women” lists and are committed to creating a culture of belonging where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.

Pay Range USD $42,000.00 - USD $52,000.00 /Yr.

Job Posting Date 12/12/2025

Location
: 1401 Alverser Drive, Midlothian, VA

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing – Restaurants