Area Manager

This is a field-based role located in Michigan, with travel required up to 75%. We’re seeking candidates who either reside locally or are open to relocating to the Greater Lansing or Ann Arbor area.

You are applying for work for a franchisee of Noodles & CO - Pasta Per Trio, not Noodles Corp or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs, which can vary between franchisees.

About You 

As an Area Manager, you are responsible for the overall restaurant performance within an assigned area, generally 5 -10 restaurants depending on various factors. You lead all area restaurant operations, local marketing initiatives, and the recruitment, development, and coaching of your restaurant managers. You are also accountable for the success of the area by following Noodles & Company guidelines, policies, and procedures. Ultimately, you build sales and profit while maintaining high operating standards. 

About Noodles 

We have four core values that guide every decision we make: We care about people, are passionate about our food, take pride in what we do and love life! We provide opportunities to learn culinary skills working with fresh food and the art of personal connection with our guests. Come join our amazing team, make new friends, develop your career and have fun! 

Benefits 

Careers at Noodles are served with a side of: 

• Pay Range $80,000-$90,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• 401(k) and with company match
• Food, phone and travel reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Paid time off
• Monthly Bonus Program
• Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth

Your Day in the Life 

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, restaurant marketing and restaurant P&L 
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved 
• Lead the area in the implementation of company initiatives by working with the Regional Directors of Operations and Regional Support Team on action plans and timelines 
• Generate area sales growth by developing strategic short- and long-term marketing plans, ensuring the restaurants consistently deliver a positive guest experience, and executing local restaurant marketing initiatives 
• Constantly review area operations and related reports to identify problems, concerns and opportunities for improvement and implement solutions 
• Manage the area P&L by tracking expenses vs. annual budget, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action 
• Ensure the area follows Noodles & Company's operational policies and procedures 
• Develop area succession plan by evaluating open opportunities, assessing internal talent and leading recruiting efforts 
• Provide coaching and feedback to restaurant managers and assess performance on an ongoing basis 
• Partner with restaurant managers to set personal development goals to build their skills and abilities for career progression 
• Lead a positive team environment by recognizing and reinforcing individual and restaurant accomplishments 
• Challenges and inspires restaurant management team to achieve business results 
• Coach restaurant managers in team member recruiting, development, performance management, and retention to ensure the restaurant is properly staffed, turnover goals are met, and succession planning is in place 
• Lead the area with integrity and knowledge that promotes the culture and beliefs of Noodles & Company 
• Lead area succession planning by identifying talent internally and externally and developing that talent into restaurant leaders 

What You Bring to the Team 

• Minimum of five years of prior restaurant experience including strong single-unit performance and some experience leading/managing multi-unit initiatives.
• Ability to travel 50 miles a day or live near desired market
• Area Managers typically work 50-60 hour weeks including office hours
• Ability to achieve results through leadership and management of others 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor restaurant managers 
• Must have experience in delegation, holding others accountable, business planning and communicating across a dispersed group of restaurant managers 
• Strong time management skills 
• Demonstrated expertise in hiring and staffing, training and the on-going management of a multi-lingual restaurant staff is required 
• Strong delegation experience including holding others accountable, business planning and communicating across a dispersed group of restaurant managers 
• Ability to effectively handle and manage confidential and sensitive information 
• Articulate and solid communicator with effective presentation skills 
• Demonstrated management of all applicable restaurant regulatory areas, to include employee safety, food safety, HAACP, wage & hour, immigration, etc. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment 
• This is a field-based role located in Michigan, with travel required up to 75%. We’re seeking candidates who either reside locally or are open to relocating to the Greater Lansing or Ann Arbor area.