Restaurant Manager

Portillo's•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Portillo’s, we’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who’s ready to lead team members to deliver satis-frying food and top-notch customer service. Our people are the heart of Portillo’s. We pride ourselves on living our core values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun while igniting the senses with our unrivaled food and experiences for our Guests and Team Members.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of Restaurant Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting preferred
Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, scheduling, food planning and preparation, sanitation, food quality, and security
Must exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level
Understanding of P & L and restaurant operations
Must pass required certified sanitation and responsible alcohol vending courses
Great communication skills. Must be able to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with team members, managers, and guests
High school diploma or equivalent
Flexibility to work 50+ hour weeks, rotating shifts (including nights and weekends), and holidays
Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period

Responsibilities

Model operational standards and execute critical behaviors to run great shifts creating lifelong memories for our guests and team members.
Motivate and manage team members to provide highest level of hospitality
Demonstrate leadership with a focus on coaching and achieving excellence
Foster team engagement through frequent recognition and communication.
Ensure compliance with sanitation, food and restaurant safety regulations
Train Portillo’s team members on operations of the restaurant
Deliver exceptional guest experiences, making each visit memorable and fostering connections.
Responsible for executing shift planning, scheduling, training execution, and daily routines, opening and closing the restaurant, managing cash handling
Plan for and make critical business decisions around inventory, budget, and labor

Benefits

Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on restaurant performance
Monthly technology reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Free shift meals
Educational benefits
Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more
Counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health insurance from among three medical plans (including a PPO)
Two dental plans
A vision plan
Paid time off
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
Financial Security through Voya Financial
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance