Talent.com
Restaurant General Manager
Restaurant General ManagerPotbelly - Sound Sandwich LLC • Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Potbelly - Sound Sandwich LLC • Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
[job_card.30_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Earn $60,000 to $70,000! – 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 : General Manager

Department / Function : Operations

Location : Field, in Shop

Reports to : District Manager

Details : Full-Time, NonExempt

Travel Requirements : Rarely

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The GM is the leader of the Potbelly shop! He or she should bring his or her Positive Energy each and every day to Build and Inspire our teams and to make Potbelly a fun place for our customers, too.

He or she should have the ability to see “Big Picture” of running the business. Be able to coach and develop people, to execute outstanding product quality and exceptional customer service, and to build sales and control costs for each shift.

He or she should also be able to multi-task and follow Potbelly standard operating policies and procedures with essential areas of focus including :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

In addition to following standard Potbelly operating policies and procedures, main areas of focus include (but are not limited to) :

People

  • Select and hire great employees who represent Potbelly Values.
  • Train and develop all employees to the next level.
  • Assess staff abilities. Create and implement effective development plans.
  • Create and enforce a plan to reduce turnover.
  • Delegate tasks to team and provide follow-up. Hold team accountable.
  • Build relationships among team members. Provide effective and open communication on goals during team meetings. Recognize positive contributions.
  • Provide timely and thorough performance appraisals based on defined goals and objectives for the shop.
  • Educate team on and enforce all appropriate personnel policies, labor laws, and security and safety procedures.
  • Administer all in-shop employee benefits and payroll procedures.
  • Customers

  • Make customers really happy.
  • Effectively handle customer complaints / issues.
  • Measure customer satisfaction and execute plan to improve both satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintain a clean and inviting shop. Ensure cleanliness, maintenance and security standards are met.
  • Ensure product quality, safety and sanitation standards are met.
  • Provide fast, friendly and accurate service.
  • Continuously improve customer feedback program scores.
  • Sales

  • Increase comp sales and deliver budgeted sales each period.
  • Create marketing plan. Lead local shop marketing to increase sales. GM ideally lives in the neighborhood and is involved in the community, the school and local business, social and not-for-profit activities.
  • Create shop plan to continuously improve the business.
  • Profits

  • Control cost of goods, variances and inventories within the shop.
  • Staff and schedule appropriately to control labor costs.
  • Ensure proper cash handling and deposit procedures are followed.
  • Ensure appropriate inventory and ordering systems are in place.
  • Must have financial literacy; Ability to understand and learn from financial reports.
  • Ability to increase flow-through.
  • ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

  • Must have the ability / stamina to work a minimum of 45 hours per week.
  • Ability to stand / walk for 9-10 hours per day.
  • Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to five hours.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
  • Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors (95%) and outdoors (5%).
  • 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.
  • EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

  • Knows, lives and can teach The Potbelly Advantage.
  • 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 our sales / business profitably.
  • Minimum of at least 2 years as a General Manager in a restaurant or retail environment with P&L. responsibility. Experience in the Restaurant Industry, preferred.
  • High School degree; Bachelor's degree, preferred.
  • Strong business acumen. Ability to see “Big Picture.”
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume, clean, customer-focused restaurant.
  • Must have Open availability.
  • 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.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate in English via verbal and written communication, such that employee can perform his or her job responsibilities.
  • Must spend 80-90% of time on the shop floor in the Front of the House.
  • Must have financial literacy. Ability to understand financial reports.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Strong time-management skills. Ability to multi-task, to prioritize and to organize.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to select, develop, inspire and manage strong teams.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to delegate, follow-up and hold team accountable.
  • Ability to create and execute effective plans to build the business.
  • Must have the ability to set budgets and maintain food and beverage cost.
  • Ability to follow expectations and guidelines set by Potbelly.
  • Microsoft Office skills.
  • You are applying to work with a franchisee of Potbelly Corporate. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set own terms of employment, including wage and benefit programs, which can vary between franchisees.

    PIb38e7caa5d10-30511-37564756

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Restaurant General Manager • Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    SIXT • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    As a General Manager, you take full ownership of our branch operations across key downtown and / or airport locations.You inspire your team, make smart business decisions, and ensure every customer e...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Hotel General Manager

    Hotel General Manager

    Extended Stay America • Portland, OR, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Oversees, directs and manages property operations of a single property to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in the Key Performance Indicators (GREAT, REACH, DANCE, DRIVE, FRESH, ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Restaurant General Manager

    Restaurant General Manager

    Potbelly - Sound Sandwich LLC • Beaverton, Oregon, United States, 97005
    [job_card.full_time]
    Earn $60,000 to $70,000! – Based on skills and qualifications!.Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.Potbelly got its...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    Amaro's Table • Vancouver, WA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    NW Hospitality Group is an award winning local restaurant group with three concepts, Amaro's Table, Gustav's and Cecilia. All three concepts are well known in the Vancouver market for being ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Regional General Manager

    Regional General Manager

    Urban Restaurant Group • Tualatin, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are seeking an experienced and driven.This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring financial performance, maintaining brand standards, and developing management teams across the region...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Manager

    Manager

    Panera • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Assistant General Manager Opportunity.Come join Panera Bread an award-winning leader in the restaurant industry and employer of choice for 2022 and 2023!. We are also proud to be named a Top Workpla...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Assistant General Manager

    Assistant General Manager

    Pastini • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Pastini, we are inspired by the farms, vineyards and waters of the Pacific Northwest, and are dedicated to serving two of life’s greatest pleasures… pasta and wine.We know that usin...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    DND Groups • Vancouver, WA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Location : 4807 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver WA 98661.DND Groups is a privately held franchise management company and home to more than 62 quick services restaurants nationwide.Proudly representin...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Assistant General Manager

    Assistant General Manager

    Sustainable Restaurant Group • Lake Oswego, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose.Through our food, our service and our spirit, we are offering an experience that seeks to inspire. Apply today to be our next restaurant.Health, Wealth, and H...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    CycleBar - Overlook • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    CycleBar is the world's first and only Premium Indoor Cycling™ franchise.We offer concierge-level service, premium amenities, and an invigorating, concert environment designed to Rock You...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Hotel General Manager

    Hotel General Manager

    AC By Marriott Vancouver Waterfront • Vancouver, Washington, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Where Modern Elegance Elevates the Vancouver Waterfront.The AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfrontfeaturing panoramic river views sophisticated meeting spaces and a full modern food-and-beverage program inc...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    General Manager - Volcano Harley-Davidson

    General Manager - Volcano Harley-Davidson

    The Motorcycle Company • Gladstone, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Oversee and manage the operation of the dealership.Responsible for maximizing return on investment, profit and loss, daily operation, planning, development, and implementation of marketing plans fo...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    Portland Staffing • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    To profitably operate the restaurant within the practice and procedures established by Taco Bell Corporation and the company. This position is responsible for cost control, customer service, restaur...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    Comfort Inn & Suites, Beaverton • Beaverton, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    The General Manager is a polished, well-spoken, and well-regarded ambassador who carries a strong vision for their hotel. He or she is charged with responsibility for all aspects of operations for t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    General Manager

    General Manager

    Firehouse Subs • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    We're looking for a passionate and driven General Manager to run one of our thriving Firehouse Subs restaurants.You'll lead a team, own the results, and bring our brand's mission to life all while...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Restaurant General Manager - Fast Track Area Manager

    Restaurant General Manager - Fast Track Area Manager

    Gecko Hospitality • Portland, OR, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Restaurant General Manager – Portland, OR | Competitive Salary + Growth Opportunities.Competitive, Based on Experience.With strong financial backing and ambitious growth plans, this is your c...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Assistant General Manager

    Assistant General Manager

    Manna Development • Happy Valley, Oregon, United States, 97086
    [job_card.full_time]
    Come Join Panera Bread– an award-winning leader in the restaurant industry and employer of choice for 2022 and 2023!.A comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision.We offer Dai...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    Restaurant Manager

    Restaurant Manager

    KRG, LLC • Clackamas, Oregon, United States, 97015
    [job_card.full_time]
    We're looking for an experienced Bar Manager.The Claim Jumper Clackamas has a lively bar and entertainment atmosphere with an outstanding menu that our guests won’t soon forget!.We offer excellent ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]