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Potbelly

Restaurant General Manager

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

You gotta have it HOT...hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! * Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation ...

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Potbelly

Restaurant Team Member

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

$17.65/hr

Earn up to $17.65 plus tips! • You gotta have it HOT... hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! • Do you hunger for more Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of ...

Potbelly

Restaurant Team Member

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$17.65/hr

Earn up to $17.65 plus tips! • You gotta have it HOT... hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! • Do you hunger for more Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of ...

Potbelly

Restaurant Team Member

California, MD · On-site

$16/hr

Earn up to $16.00plus tips! • You gotta have it HOT... hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! • Do you hunger for more Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life!

Potbelly

Assistant Manager

Sandy, UT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

You gotta have it HOT...hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! * Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation ...

Potbelly

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

You gotta have it HOT...hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay! * Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation ...

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How much do hot peppers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hot peppers in the United States is $116,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by agricultural workers specializing in hot pepper cultivation?

Agricultural workers focusing on hot pepper cultivation often deal with challenges such as managing pests and diseases specific to pepper plants, ensuring optimal soil and climate conditions, and handling the peppers safely due to their high capsaicin content. The role may also involve physically demanding tasks like planting, harvesting, and sorting peppers, often under varying weather conditions. Collaboration with other farm workers and agricultural experts is essential for maximizing yield and maintaining crop quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hot pepper farmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hot Pepper farmer, you need knowledge of horticulture, plant biology, and sustainable farming practices, often supported by relevant agricultural experience or education. Familiarity with irrigation systems, pest management tools, and soil testing equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adaptability help farmers respond to changing weather and crop conditions. These skills are crucial for maximizing yield, ensuring crop quality, and maintaining farm profitability.

What is the difference between Hot Peppers vs Green Peppers?

AspectHot PeppersGreen Peppers
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentFarms, processing plants, kitchensFarms, kitchens, food processing
Industry UsageSpicy food production, culinary usesFresh vegetable, culinary uses
Search & Comparison IntentDifferences in spice level, usesFreshness, flavor profile

Hot Peppers and Green Peppers are both popular in culinary applications but differ mainly in spice level and flavor. Hot Peppers are known for their spiciness and are used to add heat to dishes, while Green Peppers are milder and valued for their fresh, vegetal flavor. Both are cultivated in similar environments and are common in food industry roles, but they serve different culinary purposes.

What are hot peppers?

Hot peppers, also known as chili peppers, are a type of fruit from plants in the Capsicum genus. They are known for their spicy heat, which comes from a compound called capsaicin. Hot peppers are used in cooking around the world to add flavor and heat to dishes, and they come in many varieties, such as jalapeño, habanero, and cayenne. Besides culinary uses, hot peppers are valued for their potential health benefits, including vitamins and antioxidants.
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Infographic showing various Hot Peppers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $116,607 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Restaurant General Manager

Potbelly

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$26 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 3 days ago

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Earn $26 to $29 plus tips! - Based on skills and qualifications!
  • You gotta have it HOT...hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay!
  • Do you hunger for more?

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.
Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop.? Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.
We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food.? Put those awesome ingredients together, and there's no telling what we'll cook up next!?
Sound Sandwich offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits along with group life insurance for our eligible salaried and hourly employees.
Job Title: General Manager
Department/Function: Operations
Location: Field, in Shop
Reports to: District Manager
Details: Full-Time, NonExempt
Travel Requirements: Rarely
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The GM is the leader of the Potbelly shop! He or she should bring his or her Positive Energy each and every day to Build and Inspire our teams and to make Potbelly a fun place for our customers, too.
He or she should have the ability to see "Big Picture" of running the business. Be able to coach and develop people, to execute outstanding product quality and exceptional customer service, and to build sales and control costs for each shift.
He or she should also be able to multi-task and follow Potbelly standard operating policies and procedures with essential areas of focus including:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
In addition to following standard Potbelly operating policies and procedures, main areas of focus include (but are not limited to):
People
  • Select and hire great employees who represent Potbelly Values.
  • Train and develop all employees to the next level.
  • Assess staff abilities. Create and implement effective development plans.
  • Create and enforce a plan to reduce turnover.
  • Delegate tasks to team and provide follow-up. Hold team accountable.
  • Build relationships among team members. Provide effective and open communication on goals during team meetings. Recognize positive contributions.
  • Provide timely and thorough performance appraisals based on defined goals and objectives for the shop.
  • Educate team on and enforce all appropriate personnel policies, labor laws, and security and safety procedures.
  • Administer all in-shop employee benefits and payroll procedures.

Customers
  • Make customers really happy.
  • Effectively handle customer complaints/issues.
  • Measure customer satisfaction and execute plan to improve both satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintain a clean and inviting shop. Ensure cleanliness, maintenance and security standards are met.
  • Ensure product quality, safety and sanitation standards are met.
  • Provide fast, friendly and accurate service.
  • Continuously improve customer feedback program scores.

Sales
  • Increase comp sales and deliver budgeted sales each period.
  • Create marketing plan. Lead local shop marketing to increase sales. GM ideally lives in the neighborhood and is involved in the community, the school and local business, social and not-for-profit activities.
  • Create shop plan to continuously improve the business.

Profits
  • Control cost of goods, variances and inventories within the shop.
  • Staff and schedule appropriately to control labor costs.
  • Ensure proper cash handling and deposit procedures are followed.
  • Ensure appropriate inventory and ordering systems are in place.
  • Must have financial literacy; Ability to understand and learn from financial reports.
  • Ability to increase flow-through.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45 hours per week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 9-10 hours per day.
  • Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to five hours.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors (95%) and outdoors (5%).
  • Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic.
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS
  • Knows, lives and can teach The Potbelly Advantage.
  • Adopts the Potbelly Values as their personal values.
  • Has excellent communication skills, including active listening and the ability to ask great questions.
  • Has a sustained record of leading teams to success.
  • Possess an extremely strong work ethic.
  • Is educated and is an active learner.
  • Has the initiative to solve problems and to get things done correctly and on time.
  • Has the ability to grow other leaders.
  • Has humility and self-confidence.
  • Knows how and successfully grows our sales/business profitably.
  • Minimum of at least 2 years as a General Manager in a restaurant or retail environment with P&L. responsibility. Experience in the Restaurant Industry, preferred.
  • High School degree; Bachelor's degree, preferred.
  • Strong business acumen. Ability to see "Big Picture."
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume, clean, customer-focused restaurant.
  • Must have Open availability.
  • 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.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate in English via verbal and written communication, such that employee can perform his or her job responsibilities.
  • Must spend 80-90% of time on the shop floor in the Front of the House.
  • Must have financial literacy. Ability to understand financial reports.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Strong time-management skills. Ability to multi-task, to prioritize and to organize.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to select, develop, inspire and manage strong teams.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to delegate, follow-up and hold team accountable.
  • Ability to create and execute effective plans to build the business.
  • Must have the ability to set budgets and maintain food and beverage cost.
  • Ability to follow expectations and guidelines set by Potbelly.
  • Microsoft Office skills.

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