Assistant Manager

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$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.

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, certific