Area Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee the overall performance of restaurants within an assigned area, typically comprising 5–12 locations.

• Direct area restaurant operations, implement local marketing strategies, and manage the recruitment, development, and coaching of restaurant managers.

• Offer insights on guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and P&L for restaurants.

• Plan, communicate, and assign responsibilities throughout the area.

• Collaborate with Regional Directors of Operations and the Regional Support Team to implement company initiatives.

• Create both short- and long-term marketing strategies and carry out local restaurant marketing efforts.

• Analyze operations and reports to pinpoint issues and opportunities, then apply solutions.

• Oversee the area P&L by monitoring expenses against the budget, assessing variances, and taking corrective actions.

• Ensure adherence to Noodles & Company policies and procedures.

• Formulate area succession plans, assess talent, and spearhead recruitment efforts.

• Mentor restaurant managers, provide constructive feedback, and evaluate performance.

• Establish personal development objectives with restaurant managers.

• Cultivate a positive team atmosphere and acknowledge achievements.

• Guide managers in recruitment, development, performance management, and employee retention.

• Travel among assigned restaurants and other locations for meetings, training, and operational support, including transporting or delivering products, supplies, catering orders, or guest orders as needed.

• Carry out additional duties and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least five years of prior experience in the restaurant industry, showcasing strong single-unit performance and some familiarity with managing multi-unit initiatives.

• Proven ability to achieve results through effective leadership and management of teams.

• Strong leadership capabilities with the proficiency to coach and mentor restaurant managers.

• Experience in delegation, holding team members accountable, business planning, and communication across a network of restaurant managers.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Expertise in hiring, staffing, training, and managing a diverse restaurant staff.

• Capacity to handle and manage confidential and sensitive information effectively.

• Articulate and proficient communicator with strong presentation skills.

• Knowledge of relevant restaurant regulatory areas, including employee safety, food safety, HAACP, wage & hour regulations, and immigration compliance.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

• Must reside locally or be willing to relocate to the Greater Cincinnati area.

• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for quarterly performance bonuses.

• Paid time off.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan and stock purchase discounts.

• Paid maternity and paternity leaves, as well as benefits for adoption and surrogacy.

• Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that promote belonging, foster connections, and support your personal and professional development.

• Scholarship opportunities through the Noodles Foundation.

• Monthly technology stipend.

• Discounts available through our gift card program.