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Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

LAKE GENEVA, WIJob$17.25–17.75/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$17.25–17.75/hr
Location
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Safety Certification

Job overview

Potbelly Sandwich Works is hiring a Shift Leader in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The role leads shifts by managing and developing associates to deliver product quality and customer service, build sales, and control costs. Candidates must meet state food safety requirements and obtain a Food Safety Certification; supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail environment is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Shift LeadershipTeam ManagementTask AssignmentFeedbackSecurity ProceduresBack-of-the-House ProceduresCash HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyCustomer ServiceSalesCost ControlCommunicationProblem SolvingKnife SkillsAllergen ManagementStanding and WalkingLifting

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Restaurant or Retail Supervisory ExperienceFood Safety Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Shift Leader Lake Geneva, WI PAY TRANSPARENCY: earn between $17.25 and $17.75 plus digital tips!* 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? A Shift Leader leads and behaves according to Potbelly values. They will lead a shift by 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 are at least 18 years of age A minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in 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 the Shift 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 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'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... For full info follow application link. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E98A3B3CE31A482C

How this job compares

Set against the 9,672 open Shift Leader jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.25–17.75/hr
  • Wisconsin median$16/hr38 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–18/hr3,154 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17.50/hr, is 9% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($16/hr) — in the middle half of Shift Leader hourly ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 190 open Shift Leader jobs in Wisconsin and 9,672 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Shift Leader postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (601 postings).
Education
65 of the 9,672 open Shift Leader jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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