Potbelly Corporation

Manager, Off-Premise & Third-Party Delivery

Potbelly Corporation$95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in marketing, business, operations, digital commerce, or restaurant leadership.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing digital marketplaces, delivery platforms, or catering channels.
  • Strong understanding of DSP ecosystems, catering marketplaces, and digital ordering tools.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to convert data into insights and action.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience managing cross-functional and external relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Champion Potbelly's presence on third-party delivery and catering platforms.
  • Analyze sales and operational data to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Partner with Operations to enhance delivery and catering execution.
  • Work with Marketing to create engaging promotions tailored for delivery and catering audiences.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to stay ahead in the delivery and catering marketplace.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work in most states (excluding Alaska, California, and Hawaii).
  • Opportunities for annual bonus potential.
Full Job Description
  • $95,000 - $115,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential!
  • 100% remote in the United States, however, due to state-specific regulatory requirements, Potbelly does not currently support remote work from the following states: Alaska, California, and Hawaii. To be considered for this position, you must be able to perform the role from a state not listed above at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.


**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

Job Description: Manager, Off-Premise & Third-Party Delivery

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Bringing Good Vibes-On-Premise, Off-Premise, and Everywhere in Between

Position Summary

At Potbelly, delivering Good Vibes doesn't stop at our Shop doors. The Manager of Off-Premise & Third-Party Delivery plays a key role in extending our warm, toasty experience to guests wherever they enjoy Potbelly-whether that's through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, EZ Cater, or other catering and delivery partners.

This role leads all third-party marketplace and catering platforms, ensuring Potbelly is well-represented, easy to order from, and delivering consistently great food and service. You'll collaborate across teams to blend operational excellence, digital expertise, guest-centric thinking, and the Potbelly spirit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Champion Our Marketplace & Catering Presence
  • Serve as Potbelly's primary point of contact for DSPs and catering providers-including DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, EZ Cater, and others.
  • Maintain accurate menus, pricing, hours, and availability across all off-premise channels-from single-sandwich orders to large catering deliveries.
  • Lead testing and rollout of new platform features, integrations, and partnerships, ensuring Potbelly remains competitive and accessible in the digital marketplace.


2. Drive Performance with Heart and Data
  • Analyze sales and operational data across delivery and catering platforms to uncover opportunities for growth and improved guest experience.
  • Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, prep times, delivery quality, ratings, and catering fulfillment performance.
  • Build forecasting tools and dashboards that help support operational readiness, especially for large catering occasions and seasonal peaks.


3. Support Operational Excellence Across Shops
  • Partner with Operations to strengthen execution for delivery and catering-ensuring Shops are set up for success with clear prep processes, handoff standards, and packaging guidelines.
  • Develop and support training materials to help teams deliver speed, accuracy, hospitality, and the Potbelly experience for all order types.
  • Troubleshoot issues across DSPs and catering providers and collaborate with Shops and platform partners to resolve quickly.


4. Elevate Digital Merchandising & Marketing
  • Work with Marketing to develop engaging platform promotions, boosts, and campaigns tailored to both delivery and catering audiences.
  • Enhance digital merchandising through compelling photography, descriptions, menu storytelling, and catering-specific positioning that showcases Potbelly as the go-to choice for groups.
  • Partner with Menu Innovation to grow off-premise and catering-specific menu opportunities, bundles, and seasonal items.


5. Innovate & Build for the Future
  • Evaluate emerging delivery and catering technologies, virtual brands, and marketplace trends to keep Potbelly ahead of guest expectations.
  • Support negotiations and long-term strategy development with delivery and catering providers.
  • Lead cross-functional projects that enhance the digital guest journey and strengthen operational efficiency across off-premise channels.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in marketing, business, operations, digital commerce, or restaurant leadership.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing digital marketplaces, delivery platforms, or catering channels.
  • Strong understanding of DSP ecosystems, catering marketplaces (e.g., EZ Cater), and digital ordering tools.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to convert data into insights and action.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience managing cross-functional and external relationships.


Preferred
  • Experience with POS integrations, DSP APIs, or catering platform technology.
  • Background in multi-unit restaurant operations or franchise environments.
  • Knowledge of digital merchandising and menu strategy for both delivery and catering.


Core Potbelly Behaviors & Values
  • Genuine Hospitality: Bring warmth and positivity to every guest interaction-onsite or offsite.
  • Positive Energy: Tackle challenges with optimism and a solutions-first mindset.
  • Team First: Build strong partnerships with Shop teams, cross-functional partners, and external platforms.
  • Growth Mindset: Seek out ways to innovate and elevate the off-premise guest experience.
  • Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards for accuracy, consistency, and execution.


What Success Looks Like
  • Growing delivery and catering sales across DSPs and third-party catering platforms
  • Improved guest satisfaction and ratings across all off-premise channels
  • Strong, collaborative relationships with EZ Cater and DSP partners
  • Streamlined execution and fewer order or fulfillment issues
  • Successful rollout of new digital or catering-focused initiatives
  • Potbelly's Good Vibes consistently delivered-no matter where the guest is enjoying their meal.

About Potbelly Corporation

Potbelly Corporation is a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers' smiles with warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for more than 40 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in an environment that reflects the local neighborhood. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country - with more than 400 company-owned shops in the United States.
Learn more about Potbelly Corporation
Size
5,500 employees
Market Cap
$153.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$65.3 million
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
Revenue
$291.2 million
NASDAQ

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