Potbelly Sandwich Works Interview Questions
& Process
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Potbelly Sandwich Works
Front End Cashier
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a quick chat, about 5 to 10 minutes. They asked about my background, my career aspirations, previous jobs, my availability, whether I was a student, if I had fast food experience, if I had my own transportation, and if I could work late nights.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you work weekends?
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Team Member
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I did a quick personality quiz to apply. The Seasoned app helped me schedule the interview. I met with someone working behind the counter, and we talked at a table. Even though I was nervous and it was loud, and I had my notes, they were patient with me. The whole thing was super fast, only about 10 minutes, and I heard back in less than a week.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What kind of food do you find comforting?
- What would you do if a customer was upset about their food?
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Accountant
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process went very well and the staff were very friendly. It was a pleasant conversation and I received an offer on the spot. There were some tricky accounting questions about US reporting standards and cash measures asked by the head of the regional department.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about your past experience?
- What's your previous experience?
- Tell me about your previous experience.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Financial Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical
Everyone was super nice. The interview process moved pretty fast and was efficient. But, the day before my final interview with the VP, my status in TalentReef changed to "Position Closed." I did the interview anyway, just in case it was a glitch. They ghosted me after that last interview, and my follow-up emails were ignored. I guess the status update was their way of saying I didn't get the job? Even though it was updated the day before my final interview? Seems like a waste of everyone's time if the decision was already made.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The finance manager sent an Excel spreadsheet for me to complete.
Potbelly Sandwich Works Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Potbelly Sandwich Works interview reports.
“What is the acceptable time duration for meat to be left unrefrigerated?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what NAT is, its function in a typical network, and if it's necessary?”
Read reports →“Have you visited a Potbelly shop and what was your experience like?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if you witnessed an employee stealing money from the cash register?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a customer was upset about their food?”
Read report →“Can you define courage and provide an instance where you demonstrated it?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a customer informed you that their order was incorrect?”
Read report →“How do you handle difficult employees who have more tenure than you?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you experienced excellent customer service?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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