Potbelly Sandwich Works began in Lincoln Park, Chicago, in 1977 as a mom-and-pop antique store heated by a potbelly stove. The store began selling warm toasted sandwiches, and immediately rocked customers’ socks. So the owners ditched the antique sales, added more menu items, recruited live musicians, and … bam! A Chicago cult classic was born!
Since then, Potbelly has expanded to more than 180 stores in multiple states and is growing by leaps and bounds across the U.S. We’re found in such diverse areas as college campuses, downtown city blocks, and the ’burbs. And we’re growing and growing – in fact, Crain’s Chicago Business estimated our 5-year growth rate at an amazing 1055.8 percent. That means that by 2010, we will have doubled in size!
What does that mean to you?
More Opportunities: With new Potbelly stores comes more opportunities for you, more chances for promotion, lots of cities and environments where you can work. We encourage our team members to move up the “Potbelly Path” career ladder. Performance evaluations and feedback are provided by higher-ups who want their teams to succeed.
Work Hard, Have Fun: Potbelly stores provide a funky and comfortable work atmosphere, where team members are encouraged to work hard and have fun while making customers happy. Our restaurant environment is like no other: a 5-day work week, no super late nights, no nutty bar crowds, and no messy grills or greasy fryers.
Excellent Training Program: You don’t need a certain background to enjoy a successful career at Potbelly. With our Potbelly Management Training Program, you can develop leadership and skills that last a lifetime. If you’re open to learning, we’ll give you the training and tools you need to succeed. You take it from there.
Competitive Compensation: We offer great salaries and a General Manager Bonus plan to thank you for helping us be the best we can be. With our yearly reviews, your value to the company is evaluated and rewarded! If you give us your skills, time and effort to make Potbelly great, we’ll show you the respect you deserve!
Good Benefits: You support our stores and we’ll support you - with our benefits program! This includes: Life and Health, Dental & Vision insurance coverage (for you, your domestic partner and your family), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, a 401K with a company match; and paid vacation! And we don’t just cover the essentials - we throw in some cool extras like our awesome discount programs (pet insurance and cell phone plans), tax –free commuting, an employee assistance program and free Potbelly meals!
We have Management career opportunities available in the following cities and their surrounding areas:
Chicago, IL Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore, MD Philadelphia, PADetroit, MI Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, OHMadison and Milwaukee, WIDallas/Ft. Worth, Houston and Austin, TX
So what do you think? Are you psyched to start a dynamic career at Potbelly?
Submit your resume online by clicking here!