District Manager

PAY TRANSPARENCY :  earn between $90,000 and $100,000 + Shop Bonus Potential

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Leads and behaves according to Potbelly Values and upholds the Potbelly Way. The District Manager provides leadership, coaching, and direction to the shops through people development. He or she will be responsible for up to 8 locations on average, depending on the market. Leads to improve shop operations and to maximize the long-term sales and profit of each shop. The DM will plan and set goals for each shop, monitor the progress of goals (Sales, Profits, customer metrics, Turnover, Food Cost) and hold employees accountable for delivering results through coaching. Follows the Playbook and standard Potbelly Operating Procedures with main areas of focus including but not limited to :

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

FOCUS

People

Customers

Sales

Profit

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONS AND BEHAVIORS

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline :  Applications must be submitted by [12 / 31 / 2025] to be considered for this position. The posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is selected before the deadline.