General Manager - Deerfield

Portillo's•Deerfield, IL
•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Portillo’s is seeking a General Manager to lead a restaurant team and deliver strong operations, customer service, and memorable experiences for guests and team members. The role drives restaurant business results through operational standards and people development while promoting Portillo’s values of Family, Greatness, Energy, and Fun. Applicants must have worked at Portillo’s for one year and averaged at least 20 hours over a six-month period.

Requirements

  • Must have worked at Portillo’s for one year.
  • Must have averaged at least 20 hours over a six-month period.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic direction for Portillo’s restaurants by executing operational standards and driving business results through people development.
  • Model operational standards and execute critical behaviors to run effective shifts and create memorable experiences for guests and team members.
  • Meet and exceed financial and profitability goals by managing budgets.
  • Implement company policies, procedures, and strategies to support local and state health and food safety compliance.
  • Demonstrate integrity, honesty, restaurant knowledge, and the ability to exceed the expectations of guests and team members while promoting Portillo’s culture, values, and standards.
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members and restaurant leaders to deliver high standards of excellence and hospitality.
  • Oversee restaurant operations, including sales, profits, facilities, inventory, payroll, and scheduling.
  • Promote the Portillo’s brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus program based on restaurant performance, among other factors.
  • Annual discretionary stock grant.
  • Monthly technology reimbursement.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • Free shift meals.
  • Development benefits.
  • Access to discounts, including movie tickets and gym memberships.
  • Counseling and support resources through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO.
  • Two dental plans and a vision plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness coverage and identity theft insurance.
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