General Manager - Deerfield

Portillos Hot Dogs, LLC; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Annual Stock Grant

Monthly technology reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Development benefits

Discount programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Portillo’s in Deerfield, IL is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing team and uphold our traditions of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun. You will drive restaurant operations, guest satisfaction and financial results while coaching leaders and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The GM will champion Portillo’s culture, oversee scheduling, inventory, and payroll, and promote the brand through community involvement and events.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop restaurant teams.
• Experience driving financial results and managing budgets.
• Strong focus on hospitality, guest experience and brand standards.
• Knowledge of health and food safety compliance is preferred.

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 promote Portillo’s culture, values and standards.
• Deliver top-notch hospitality by leading, coaching and developing team members and restaurant leaders.
• Ensure execution of all aspects of restaurant operations including sales, profits, facilities, inventory, payroll and scheduling.
• Promote the Portillo’s brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and events.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Guest service

Team development

Job description

Job Description: Do you relish the opportunity to beef up a team of high performers? Can you bring that extra sizzle to the grill while making lifelong memories for our guests and our team members? At Portillo’s, we’re looking for a General Manager who’s ready to lead a team to deliver satis-frying food and top-notch customer service. If you’ve got what it takes to ketchup with our fun, fast-paced environment and add that extra pickle to everything you do, we want you to join our family! 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.

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.

What’s in it for you?

Hot dog!

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. Your actual salary will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.

This position is also served with:

• 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

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

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

At Portillo’s, we’re obsessed with greatness. That means we’re an iconic brand unlike any other – our food is unrivaled and our people know how to have fun. Our team members often start as fans, then join our family. They’ve turned their obsession into a profession.