Daytime Team Member

Potbelly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,763 - 24,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefit Program

Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading sandwich shop is hiring Daytime Team Members in Chicago for part-time positions. This role involves ensuring great customer service, preparing food, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Candidates should be friendly, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and at least 16 years old. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth. Applications must be submitted by 3/18/2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand/walk for a minimum of 3 hours as needed.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Become food safety certified within 30 days of employment in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Work multiple stations as directed by a Shift Leader or Manager.
• Comply with health and safety standards for food and cleanliness.
• Prepare quality finished products efficiently.
• Operate cash register and handle customer complaints.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Team player

Ability to handle allergens

Knife skills

Education

Must be at least 16 years old

Job description

Pay Transparency

earn between $17.25 and $17.75 plus digital tips!*

Overview

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life. What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

Looking for work that fits your daytime schedule? We are hiring Potbelly Team Members specifically for day shifts between 8am-4pm. You don’t need to be available the entire time, but you must have availability within this window.

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 can handle the heat of the kitchen – knife skills are a plus!
• You love working in a fast-paced environment
• You're a team player
• 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're able to stand/walk a minimum of 3 hours or as needed
• you are at least 16 years of age
• 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.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay!
• 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**

Job Duties and Functions

• Work multiple stations (load, dress, shakes, cash, prep, front) as directed by a Shift Leader or Manager.
• Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety
• Restock food line, chips and cooler
• Prepare quality finished products (sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies, ice cream, etc.) efficiently
• If 18 or older, use of the automatic slicer to prep food items
• Clean tables, counters, floors, bathrooms, kitchen and utensils; take out trash
• Operate cash register: handle, balance and follow all cash handling procedures
• Effectively handle customer complaints/issues
• Takes delivery/catering/pickup orders over the phone
• Other duties as assigned

*Potbelly cannot make guarantees about tip earnings*

Equal Opportunity

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

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by [3/18/2026] to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.

Position Information

Company: Potbelly Corporate

Position: Daytime Team Member

Status: Part Time

Shift: First (Day)

Req #: 10893782

Date Posted: February 04, 2026

Location: 547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60661

Job Category: Associate