Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Potbelly Sandwich Works with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 81% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 58 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Potbelly Sandwich Works overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Potbelly Sandwich Works as a Associate according to 58 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Background check: 13%
Drug test: 11%
Skills test: 9%
Presentation: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Phone interview: 7%
Personality test: 4%
Other: 4%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Potbelly Sandwich Works (Lake Geneva, WI) in Jul 2011
Interview
The interview was one on one in store with the assistant manager. I applied online and was called within the week. The interview was pretty laid back just asked about myself, my previous work experience and questions about when I received and gave great customer service. After the interview she set up a second interview with the GM, a few days later I received a call saying they want to hire me and I didn't need to come in for the second interview!
I applied online. I interviewed at Potbelly Sandwich Works (Chicago Ridge, IL) in Jun 2026
Interview
We chatted for about 10 minutes and she asked - Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work at Potbelly?
- Tell me about your past work experience.
- What are some strengths that could help the business?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- What happened the last time you ran into a problem at work ?
It’s very chill. More personality based to make sure ylu are fitting with the company culture. If you seem like a good person and will work hard they will hire you
Really great and informal experience! The manager asked me common questions and was very patient when I couldn’t come up with an answer right away. They also referenced my application and got back to me the next day.