Restaurant General Manager

About the Role

At Noodles & Company
, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring a restaurant 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 with 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.
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and stock purchase discounts.
• Leadership development programs.
• 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.

• Bringing at least two years of leadership experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel management; previous General Manager experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in back‑of‑house systems, P&L management, and performance reviews.
• Leading a high‑performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Demonstrating conflict resolution skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and developing a team into future leaders.
• Identifying and developing talent within your team, promoting high performers and recognizing exceptional contributions.
• Following operational and inventory control procedures to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Driving restaurant success by managing scheduling, expense tracking, labor management, and local restaurant marketing.
• Leading with a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Working a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility to meet business needs (current schedule includes one opening shift, two mid shifts, one closing shift, and an additional shift as needed).
• Meeting the physical requirements of the role, including standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Having the ability to obtain and maintain any required food safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Holding a valid driver’s license; occasional driving may be necessary.
• Being at least 18 years old and ready to lead and grow in your career.

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

Final date to receive applications: All positions remain open for at least 3 days from the posting date. This role is currently open and accepting applications.

Pay Range: USD $57,000.00 - USD $67,000.00 /Yr.

Job Posting Date: 10/27/2025

Location: 4011 West Division Street, St Cloud, MN