Assistant Manager

Pay transparency: $50,000 - $55,000 base salary range + bonus potential based on location, skills and qualifications. Compensation offered is subject to local wage and hour laws.

About the role

The Assistant Manager is the co-leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every day to create an environment of belonging and teamwork in order to make Potbelly a fun place for our team members and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities

Requirements

• You are at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment preferred
• You meet all Food Safety requirements within your state. You must pass and obtain a Food Safety Certification. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to pass, you will no longer be eligible for a Leader role
• A friendly, customer-first mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy problem-solving
• Able to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shift
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Comfortable working in a bustling kitchen environment (knife skills are a big plus!)
• Able to manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• Able to build and develop strong teams and handle conflict resolution
• Strong interviewing skills
• Able to write effective schedules and maintain labor goals
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong business acumen
• Able to stand/walk for 8-9 hours or as needed
• Ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 hours per week
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Open availability preferred

Illinois Applicants - all IL employees are required to become food safety certified within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach and develop Potbelly Associates and Shift Leaders
• Effectively interview and recommend the hiring of Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders
• Develop and maintain a Good Vibes culture that fosters strong attraction & retention
• Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders
• Update communication board with critical shop information
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings
• Ensure all security procedures are followed
• Ensure back-of-the-house procedural standards are met
• Count drawers and follow proper daily cash handling procedures
• Effectively drive neighborhood shop marketing and promotions to maximize sales potential, including sourcing and blitzing outside of shop for recruiting and marketing purposes
• Assist General Manager with the control of cost of goods, variances and inventories within the shop
• Control assigned P&L line items
• Able to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shift
• Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety
• Effectively handle customer complaints/issues
• Other duties as assigned