Area Manager - Cincinnati

At Noodles & Company, we believe great food can spark meaningful connections. That’s why we’re on a mission to reintroduce the world to noodles—not just as a meal, but as an experience worth craving. As we evolve our brand to meet the modern guest, we’re focused on creating moments that surprise, delight, and shift perceptions of what fast-casual can be.

Every bowl we serve is rooted in global flavors, fresh ingredients, and intentional hospitality that makes guests feel seen and valued. Our values—We Care, We Show Pride, We Are Passionate, and We Love Life—guide how we show up for our guests, our team members, and each other.

• Minimum of five years of prior restaurant experience including strong single-unit performance and some experience leading/managing multi-unit initiatives
• 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
• 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
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
• This is a field-based role located in Ohio, with travel required up to 75%. We’re seeking candidates who either reside locally or are open to relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area.

Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Forbes’ Best Employers for Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self 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.