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Potbelly Sandwich Works, LLC.
Job Overview
Company:
Location:Boston, MA 02109
Employee Type:Full Time, Employee
Industry: Retail
Hotels and Lodging
Restaurant/Food Services
Job Category:Food Services/Hospitality
Work Experience:2+ to 5 Years
Occupations:Food Preparation/Cooking
General/Other: Food Services
Restaurant Management
Career Level:Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Date Posted:5/13/2013
  
Email:Apply by Email
Potbelly Sandwich Works, LLC.
Start your Potbelly Journey

Company Overview

Potbelly Sandwich Shop got its start as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop. Before you knew it, word got out about our craveable toasty sandwiches, and we couldn't contain the irresistible Potbelly vibe and food to simply one location. Today, there are more than 260 Potbelly Sandwich Shops serving neighborhoods in 18 states, plus Washington DC. The unique Potbelly experience is created by simple, fresh and tasty food, live local music, eclectic décor and friendly employees whose mission is to make people really happy.

  • Building the Potbelly Nation! We are opening more shops in more places across the country. This kind of growth means more opportunity for you, whether it's in our shops or at our Support Center. We're looking for leaders at every level who have positive energy, great teamwork and the desire to succeed both personally and professionally. We are creating the Potbelly Nation. You can help us build it.


  • Fast, but not Fast Food. We use fresh ingredients to prepare our sandwiches, salads, hand-dipped shakes and fresh-baked cookies. Every Potbelly is unique – filled with authentic neighborhood memorabilia, real wood furniture and really good tunes, including live music several days a week.


  • Start your Potbelly Journey! Whatever your journey may be, we can get you started on the right career path with fun-filled, thorough and innovative training as well as continuous on-going development. You'll get feedback to help you along the way so you can achieve your goals and move along the Potbelly Path. What do you think? Where will your Journey take you?


Restaurant General Managers in Boston

Job description

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is continuing to open stores across the country! We are at almost 300 company shops and we are looking for awesome managers to join our team in one of our newest markets - BEANTOWN!

As a Potbelly Assistant Manager, it's up to you to ensure that your team delivers outstanding customer service and product quality in a clean and friendly environment, while building sales and controlling costs. You will learn all aspects of our business so you can be promoted to the next step, General Manager.


The main areas that you'll focus on will be:

Our People: It is up to you to demonstrate and reinforce the Potbelly Values and leadership behaviors to each of our employees. It's your job to give your team the tools and attention they need to feel confident, productive and excited about being on our team. You will be involved in:

  • Hiring, developing, and training our employees.
  • Handling employee schedules, conducting employee feedback sessions and contributing to their performance appraisals.
  • Developing and enhancing your skills as a leader.


Our Product:
We are all about serving a quality, consistent product as quickly as we can. You will help to accomplish this by maintaining the standards we set for:

  • Product quality and service speed.
  • Cleanliness, sanitation and safety.


Profitability:
We want our stores to be profitable, and here's where you can help:

  • Ensure your team is delivering the Potbelly Experience to every customer, every day.
  • Support local store marketing initiatives to help boost our sales.
  • Assist in controlling food and labor costs.
  • Monitor waste and cash on your shifts.


Customer Service:
Do whatever it takes to make our customers really happy.


What does all of this mean to you?

  • Opportunities: More stores mean more opportunities to move up the "Potbelly Path" career ladder!
  • Work hard, have fun: Potbelly has a funky, comfortable work environment with live music. No super late-nights, and no messy grills or fryers.
  • Excellent Training Program: You will develop leadership skills and operational skills that will last you a lifetime. Regular performance feedback sessions are a part of the deal.
  • Competitive Compensation and Great Benefits: But of course!