Assistant Manager

Potbelly Sandwich Works; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager to co-lead their shop, fostering a positive environment for both team members and customers. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for customer service, and experience in managing teams. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment preferred.
• Open availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach and develop Potbelly Associates and Shift Leaders.
• Effectively interview and recommend the hiring of Associates.
• Ensure all security procedures are followed.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

$50,000 - $53,000 base salary range + bonus potential.

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, too.

What’s In It For You**:

• 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
• If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**
  
  

What You Bring To The Table...

• You want to delight customers with great food and good vibes
• You are friendly and customer service oriented
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You love working in a fast-paced environment
• You’re a team player
• You enjoy problem-solving
• Open availability preferred
• You're able to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shift
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• You can handle the heat of the kitchen – knife skills are a plus!
• You enjoy higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic
• You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• You are able to build and develop strong teams and handle conflict resolution
• You have strong interviewing skills
• You’re able to write effective schedules and maintain labor goals
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Office
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• You have a strong business acumen
• Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment preferred
• You're able to stand/walk for 8-9 hours or as needed
• You have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 hours per week
• You’re able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Illinois Applicants - all IL employees are required to become food safety certified within 30 days of employment
  
  

Job Duties And Functions

• 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
• Assists General Manager with the control of cost of goods, variances and inventories within the shop
• Control assigned P&L line items
• Ability 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
• Others duties as assigned
  
  

-As a requirement of the position, all Shift Leaders and Managers must be trained and pass a Food Safety Certification course. In Illinois, certification is required through the Illinois Department of Public Health, while in all other states certification is required through the National Restaurant Association (ServSafe), National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or the National Environmental Health Association (Prometric). Should the Shift Leader or Manager fail to pass the certification requirements after two attempts, he or she will be not be qualified to continue to perform in a Shift Leader or Management capacity-

Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis. There is no specific application deadline, and we encourage all individuals to submit their applications.

Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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