Job 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 great shifts creating lifelong memories for our guests and team members.

• Meet and exceed financial and profitability goals by managing budgets

• Implement company policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state health and food safety compliance

• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, restaurant knowledge, and the ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members alike while promoting the culture, values, and standards of Portillo’s

• Deliver top-notch standards of excellence and hospitality by leading, coaching and developing team members and restaurant leaders

• Responsible for ensuring the execution of all aspects of restaurant operations, including but not limited to sales, profits, facilities, inventory, payroll and scheduling

• Promote the Portillo’s brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Management in a high volume, fast-paced environment preferred

• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, food planning, preparation, sanitation, health standards, and security

• Demonstrated ability to champion hospitality and motivate team members

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and achieving excellence

• Knowledgeable in all financial aspects of business operations, including labor and all P & L responsibilities

• Current sanitation and B.A.S.S.E.T. alcohol service training a plus

• 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

• Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on restaurant performance, among other ingredients

• Annual Stock Grant (discretionary)

• Monthly technology reimbursement

• Uniform allowance

• Free shift meals

• Development 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)

You’ll also be eligible for a bun-believable benefits package that includes:

Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans (including a PPO), two dental plans, and a vision plan.

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care

• Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan*

• Voluntary Benefits like critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance

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*Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period