General Manager

PAY TRANSPARENCY$60,000 - $65,000 base salary range + bonus potential.The General Manager is the 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 InsuranceDomestic Partnership BenefitsPaid Parental LeaveFSA and HSA with Employer ContributionCommuter Benefit ProgramRetirement Savings 401(k) with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffDiscount ProgramFlexible Work ScheduleCareer growth opportunitiesWhat you bring to the table:You want to delight customers with great food and good vibesYou are friendly and customer service orientedYou have strong written and verbal communication skillsYou love working in a fast-paced environmentYou're a team playerYou enjoy problem-solvingYou have open availabilityYou're able to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shiftYou have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitaskYou can handle the heat of the kitchen - knife skills are a plus!You enjoy higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee trafficYou can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfishYou are able to build and develop strong teams and handle conflict resolutionYou have strong interviewing skillsYou're able to write effective schedules and maintain labor goalsYou have Microsoft Office skillsYou have a strong business acumenYou have the ability to understand and interpret financial reportsMinimum of at least 2 years as a General Manager in a restaurant or retail environment with P&L responsibility preferred.You're able to stand/walk for 8-9 hours or as neededYou have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 hours per weekYou're able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionallyIllinois Applicants - all IL employees are required to become food safety certified within 30 days of employment.Job Duties and Functions:Train, coach, and develop all shop team members to realize their potentialAssess staff abilities. Create and implement effective development plansInterview, select and hire great people who represent Potbelly ValuesDevelop and maintain Good Vibes culture that fosters strong attraction & retentionEffectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift LeadersUpdate communication board with critical shop informationHold regular meetings with key shop staffEffectively delegate tasks to team and ensure a high standard of executionEnsure all security procedures are followedEnsure back-of-the-house procedural standards are metCount drawers and follow proper daily cash handling proceduresEffectively drive neighborhood shop marketing and promotions to maximize sales potentialControl cost of goods, variances and inventories within the shopCreate a marketing plan. Lead local shop marketing to increase sales.Control assigned P&L line itemsMust spend 80-90% of time on the shop floor in the Front of the HouseAbility to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shiftComply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safetyEffectively handle customer complaints/issuesOther duties as assignedAs a requirement of the position, all Shift Leaders and Managers must be trained and pass a Food Safety Certification course.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.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, or veteran status.Position Information:Company:

Potbelly CorporatePosition:

General ManagerStatus:

Full TimeShift:

First (Day), Second (Afternoon), Third (Night)Req #:

10139390Date Posted:

July 31, 2024Location:

337 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL, 60189Job Category:

Management

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