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Assistant Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

The Assistant Manager is the co-leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes ... Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment ...

Assistant Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

The Assistant Manager is the co-leader of the Potbelly shop. They should bring their good vibes ... Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment ...

Shift Leader

Dublin, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Shift Leader

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Shift Leader

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Shift Leader

Marysville, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Shift Leader

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Shift Leader

Dublin, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Shift Leader

Dublin, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Shift Leader

Columbus, OH

$15.75 - $16.25/hr

A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by managing ... A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred * You ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Marysville, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Westerville, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

Team Member

Columbus, OH

$13.75 - $14.25/hr

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast ... You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish ...

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Potbelly Jobs Information

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.

What are the most popular categories at Potbelly?

Infographic showing various Restaurant Assistant Manager job openings at Potbelly in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Assistant Manager

Potbelly

Columbus, OH • On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Potbelly Sandwich Shop rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 106 rated fast food restaurants


Job description

PAY TRANSPARENCY
$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 are at least 18 years of age
  • Minimum of at least 2 years management experience in either a restaurant or retail environment preferred
  • You meet all Food Safety requirements within your state. You must pass and obtain a Food Safety Certification. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to pass, you will no longer be eligible for a Leader role
  • A friendly, customer-first mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You enjoy problem-solving
  • You're able to maintain deadlines and prioritize while running an effective shift
  • You have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Comfortable working in a bustling kitchen environment (knife skills are a big plus!)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Open availability preferred

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
  • Other duties as assigned

Disclaimers
At Potbelly, we are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment where individuals are valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and strengths. We believe that inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect enhance the way we serve our customers and work together as a team. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. 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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Potbelly Sandwich Works may use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of its hiring and recruitment process. These tools may collect and analyze data including questionnaire and assessment responses, resume content, and professional profile information. AI-assisted tools are used for all position types. All final employment decisions are made by people. Potbelly may also use additional AI-assisted tools from time to time in its hiring process.
If you have questions about how AI is used in connection with your application, or if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the use of AI in the hiring process, please contact HumanResources1@potbelly.com.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 8/31/2026 to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.
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