Area Manager - Richmond

Provide guidance and leadership in delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, and restaurant marketing. Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved. Lead the area in implementation of company initiatives by working with 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 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 in order to build their skills and abilities for career progression. Lead a positive team environment by recognizing and reinforcing individual and restaurant accomplishments. Challenge and inspire restaurant management team to achieve business results. Coach restaurant managers in team member recruiting, development, performance management, and retention in order 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.