Restaurant Shift Leader

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Potbelly Corporate Full time

Potbelly Corporate is seeking a skilled Restaurant Shift Leader to join our team.

We are a fast-paced, friendly environment where good vibes and great careers are a way of life. As a Restaurant Shift Leader, you will lead and behave according to Potbelly values, managing and developing associates to execute outstanding product quality and customer service, build sales and control costs for each shift.

What's In It For You:
  • Competitive pay
  • 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 want to delight customers with great food and good vibes
  • You are friendly and customer service oriented
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You enjoy problem-solving
  • You enjoy higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic
  • You love working in a fast-paced environment
  • You can manage potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
  • You can handle the heat of the kitchen – knife skills are a plus
  • You're at least 18 years old
  • A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment preferred
  • You're able to stand/walk for 8-9 hours or as needed
  • 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.
Job Duties and Functions:
  • Lead team members on shifts, including efficient assignment of tasks while providing feedback
  • Ensure all security procedures are followed
  • Ensure back-of-the-house procedural standards are met
  • Count drawers and follow proper daily cash handling procedures
  • Prepare quality finished products (sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies, ice cream, etc.) efficiently
  • Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety
  • Restock food line, chips and cooler
  • Clean tables, counters, floors, bathrooms, kitchen and utensils; take out trash
  • Operate cash register: handle, balance and follow all cash handling procedures
  • Effectively handle customer complaints/issues
  • Other duties as assigned

-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-

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. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.

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.



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