Potbelly Sandwich Works Claimed Company

Potbelly Sandwich Works is a restaurant chain that sells sandwiches through its shops while providing pick-up facilities for online orders. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 225

TOTAL RATINGS: 1840

CEO: Alan Johnson

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Joining Potbelly Sandwich Works - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Potbelly Sandwich Works are rated a F. At Potbelly Sandwich Works most employees said they received feedback never or once a year. Learn More about your managers at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

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Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	33%
Never	67%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Potbelly Sandwich Works employees earn $114,940. Potbelly Sandwich Works ranks in the Bottom 5% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

Average Salaries at Potbelly Sandwich Works by Department

$131k*

Engineering

$176k*

Product

$97k*

Design

$126k*

Marketing

$73k*

Operations

$71k*

Admin

$101k*

Business Dev

$76k*

Finance

$64k*

Customer Support

$113k*

$68k*

$156k*

Legal

$118k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Potbelly Sandwich Works, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Potbelly Sandwich Works ranks in the Bottom 10% of companies for professional development in Chicago. 50% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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