Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Overview

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We are hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead, coach, and work alongside our teams to deliver great food and welcoming guest experiences.

We believe great food starts with great people, and that restaurant leadership is meaningful work you can build a career around and be proud of. Our Assistant General Managers help bring that to life through steady execution, teamwork, developing others, and leading by example. Whether you’re supporting your team during a busy rush, overseeing daily operations, or creating a positive and accountable environment, your leadership helps shape the experience guests return for.

If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills and take the next step in your restaurant career, apply today. After your interview, we’ll treat you to a complimentary meal (up to $10 value), because every great connection starts with great food.

Why Choose Noodles & Company?

We offer a place to learn, grow, and build confidence, with perks designed to support both work and life:

• Join a supportive 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 or surrogacy benefits
• Optional early access to earned pay when you need it
• Meal and lifestyle discounts, including event tickets and cell phones
• Tuition discounts and student loan support
• Recognition programs that 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: https://www.noodles.com/careers/perks

What You Bring to the Table

As an Assistant General Manager, you play a key role in driving restaurant success by:

• Bringing a minimum of one year of management or leadership experience (required).
• Management experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or hotel operations, with restaurant management experience (preferred).
• Leading a high-performing team alongside the General Manager to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment.
• Creating exceptional guest experiences while fostering a welcoming, supportive environment for your team.
• Demonstrating conflict-resolution skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant team members and shift managers.
• Setting clear expectations, creating accountability, and supporting team member growth through ongoing coaching, development, and recognition.
• Following operational, inventory, and food safety procedures to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
• Assisting with scheduling, labor management, expense control, and local restaurant marketing efforts.
• Leading a culture of food safety that meets company standards for food quality, safety practices, and cleanliness.
• Working 45 hours per week on a variable schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, as well as weekends and/or holidays. (Current scheduling expectations include 1 opening shift, 2 mid shifts (11am-8pm), 1 closing shift, and 1 additional shift based on restaurant needs. These expectations may change depending on business needs.)
• Meeting 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.
• Obtaining and maintaining any required food-safety licenses or certifications in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Occasional driving is required to support restaurant needs, including assisting at another restaurant, attending meetings or training at another location, picking up or delivering products, and delivering catering or guest orders. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full selves to work.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by role, but all positions at Noodles & Company remain open for applications for at least 3 days from the posting date. This role is currently open and accepting applications.

Pay Range

USD $43,000.00 - USD $53,000.00 /Yr.

Job Posting Date

10/7/2026

Location : Address

414 S. Duff Avenue

Location : City

Ames

Location : State/Province

IA

Compensation: 43000 to 53000 (USD)