Assistant General Manager -Retail

Immediate Opening At Potbelly

Paradies Lagardre is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail environment that is diverse and inclusive. Opportunities will find you immersed in a rewarding environment in our award-winning concepts that have kept travelers coming back year after year.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Fun Work Environment
• Medical Benefits
• Company Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Program
• On-line Learning system
• Associate recognition Programs
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Transportation and parking space assistance

How You Can Make a Difference:

• Working for Paradies Lagardre provides you with the opportunity to create a meaningful and positive impact on your community and the environment.
• As airport travel returns to normalcy in a post-COVID-19 world, our nationwide employees are upholding the highest safety and health standards to maintain a comfortable environment our customers can trust.
• Whether working in an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.
• Build a great workplace for strong performers by promoting and driving an engaged workforce, career development, and learning.
• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Be a visible presence, available to members of your team, guests, and airport partners. Monitor the performance of your team and operational systems, making adjustments, as necessary.
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Investigate and resolve complaints responding to guests and General Manager with a resolution within 24 hours. Take all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Drive top line sales and profitability.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and adjust readily to fast-moving, ever-changing circumstances, and utilize problem-solving skills and resourcefulness to solve situations.

Position Qualifications:

Ensure store merchandising standards are consistently executed per the company guidelines Partner with the General Manager to ensure consistent implementation of the organizational policies and goals set forth by the company, while holding the team accountable to such standards

Influence and make recommendations to help achieve performance objectives in the areas of sales, expenses, inventory control, and payroll while monitoring overall P&L results and formulating actions plan as needed.

Train, motivate, and develop a professional team that possesses the ability to achieve sales goals while adhering to company performance metrics, implementing promotional programs, and coordinating special events Build strong business relationships with airport management, brand partners, and the Support Center Team through the use of clear, consistent communication Monitor and address performance issues in a timely manner while providing on-going coaching and counseling Perform all basic human resource functions including interviewing, succession planning, training, scheduling, and performance reviews

Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree and high school diploma or equivalency required Experience: Minimum three (3) years of leadership in merchandising, the service industry and/or operations environment Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: (First list requirements, followed by preferences.) Ability to work flexible shifts in a 7/365-day team-oriented environment; occasional travel as business dictates Exceptional customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively using the English language Self-starter able to prioritize numerous tasks and adapt to unexpected situations simultaneously Proficiency required in reading, writing, mathematics, cash handling/ reporting Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Ability to pass the Federal Criminal History Records Check, Paradies Background Check, and the applicable Department of Transportation requirements Physical Requirement Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in environments with varying temperatures Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs., perform essential job functions such as standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances Working Environment Indicate if normal office environment or if exposed to any hazards.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level: Minimum three (3) years of leadership in merchandising, the service industry and/or operations environment Must have Store Manager Experience

Shift: Open Availability

Work Location: In person

Great Opportunity for Growth!!! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.