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Potbelly

Restaurant District Manager

Layton, UT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the ... Staffing, Scheduling, Turnover, Employee Satisfaction, Performance Management, Training and ...

Potbelly

Restaurant District Manager

Sandy, UT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the ... Staffing, Scheduling, Turnover, Employee Satisfaction, Performance Management, Training and ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Kildeer, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

Restaurant District Manager

Ogden, UT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the ... Staffing, Scheduling, Turnover, Employee Satisfaction, Performance Management, Training and ...

Potbelly

Assistant Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

The Assistant Manager is the co-leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

Assistant Manager

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

The Assistant Manager is the co-leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Frankfort, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly Corporate

District Manager

Boston, MA

$90K - $100K/yr

... Training Team, etc.) Customers * Ensure all GMs hire nice people and teach them the Potbelly ... Hold managers accountable for results of facility standards. * Accountable for co-developing the ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

Potbelly

General Manager

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

The General Manager is the leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes every ... Effectively schedule Associates, Certified Trainers and Shift Leaders * Update communication board ...

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Do workers at Potbelly Sandwich Shop get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Potbelly Sandwich Shop pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At Potbelly Sandwich Shop, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
78% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
76% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Potbelly Sandwich Shop affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Some people get paid time off from work.
48% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers at Potbelly Sandwich Shop worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
65% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Potbelly Sandwich Shop workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
37% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Potbelly Sandwich Shop workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
49% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Potbelly Sandwich Shop managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Potbelly Sandwich Shop spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Potbelly Sandwich Shop job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
77% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at Potbelly Sandwich Shop good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Potbelly Sandwich Shop feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Potbelly Sandwich Shop get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
35% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Most people feel stressed here.
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Potbelly Sandwich Shop enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Potbelly Sandwich Shop recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Potbelly Sandwich Shop’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
69% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Potbelly Sandwich Shop is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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Infographic showing various Training Manager job openings at Potbelly in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Restaurant District Manager

Potbelly

Layton, UT • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted yesterday

Potbelly Sandwich Shop rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Earn $65,000 to $75,000 plus bonuses! - 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: District Manager
Department/Function: Operations
Location: Field, in District
Report to: Regional Manager or Regional VP/Director
Details: Full-Time, Exempt
Travel Requirements: Frequently
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Leads and behaves according to Potbelly Values. District Manager provides leadership, coaching, and direction to shops through people development. He / She will be responsible for up to 6 locations on average, depending on market. He / She leads to improve shop operations and to maximize long-term sales and profit of each shop. DM will plan and set goals for each shop, monitor progress of goals (Sales, Profits, customer metrics, Turnover, Food Cost) and hold employees accountable for delivering results through coaching. Follows standard Potbelly Operating Procedures with main areas of focus including but not limited to:
FOCUS
People
  • Must ensure each shop has a great General Manager.
  • Continuously develop and train General Managers to the next level.
  • Must develop bench at every level from Shift Leader to District Manager.
  • Coach and develop General Managers on: Staffing, Scheduling, Turnover, Employee Satisfaction, Performance Management, Training and Orientation, Communication, Rewards and Recognition and Administration.
  • 40% of time must be spent on executing Business Plan and Coaching teams
  • Coach General Managers on conducting and implementing performance reviews and development plans.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback and development. Hold team accountable.
  • Build strong teams. Identify staffing needs. Participate in recruiting, selecting, development and placement of all Managers and Shift Leaders.
  • Knows how to and routinely identify internal talent, source and recruit.
  • Educate Shop Management on all appropriate HR policies, labor laws, and safety and security procedures. Ensure compliance at the shop level.
  • Hold effective monthly meetings with Shop Management team for goal alignment.
  • Act as communication liaison between Company Leadership and Shops.

Customers
  • Ensure all GMs hire friendly people and teach them the Potbelly Values.
  • Hold team accountable for excellence in product quality, consistency and execution, speed of service, shop cleanliness and maintenance and customer service.
  • Analyze, address and improve results of the customer feedback program.
  • Audit shops to ensure they meet identified operational standards, food safety standards, and labor laws.

Sales
  • Develop the annual business plan for the Market.
  • Ensure shops properly execute Local Shop Marketing promotions, and new product roll-outs
  • Foster Positive Energy in the work environment with shop managers to accomplish business results (increased customer counts, increased sales and increased profits).
  • Hold managers accountable for results of facility standards.
  • Accountable for co-developing business plan for each shop. Follow-up on progress towards goal achievement.
  • Lead successful new shop openings in market/regions.

Profit
  • Must know how to make more money; expert in Labor Costs, Food Costs and Controls.
  • Meet financial and operational goals. Provide and implement strategy. Motivate and support shop management team to execute strategies.
  • Use all information resources available (e.g., balanced scorecard data, secret shops, turnover reports, P&L) to identify opportunities and threats. Optimize shop potential and adjust business plan tactics accordingly.
  • Complete various audits to ensure that shops meet Potbelly standard practices and procedures (i.e., cash, security).

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
  • Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours a week.
  • Ability to stand/walk for 9-10 hours per day.
  • Ability to travel 80-90% in field.
  • Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage several fast-paced, high-volume, customer-focused shops through organization and coordination of schedules, supervision and counseling of employees, problem-solving, maintaining cleanliness, execution of marketing plans and providing great customer service.
  • Must have excellent communication skills in English (some markets require Spanish) via writing, telephone, e-mail and in-person.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate in English via verbal and written communication, such that employee can perform his or her job responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS
  • Knows, lives and can teach Potbelly Values.
  • 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 sales/business profitably
  • BA/BS preferred.
  • At least 5 years of proven leadership experience, managing multiple units preferably within a rapidly growing retail or restaurant organization.
  • Proven track record of delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability to build strong teams and to achieve business goals.
  • Ability to relocate to other markets, preferred.
  • As a requirement of the position, the District Manager 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).
  • Microsoft Office skills.

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