Restaurant General Manager - Fast-Paced, People-First Leader

Portillo's; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Annual Stock Grant (discretionary)

Monthly technology reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Development benefits

Perks and discounts

Job summary

Portillo’s in Deerfield, IL is seeking a General Manager to lead a team of high performers, deliver satisfying food and top-notch service, and create lifelong memories for guests and team members in a fast-paced, fun environment. You’ll drive operational standards, manage budgets, ensure health and food safety compliance, coach leaders, and promote the Portillo’s brand in the community.

This role offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus benefits including bonus opportunities, stock

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-performing restaurant teams.
• Proven ability to meet financial and profitability goals.
• Knowledge of health and food safety compliance.

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.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operational standards

Financial management

Customer service

Job description

Portillo’s in Deerfield, IL is seeking a General Manager to lead a team of high performers, deliver satisfying food and top-notch service, and create lifelong memories for guests and team members in a fast-paced, fun environment. You’ll drive operational standards, manage budgets, ensure health and food safety compliance, coach leaders, and promote the Portillo’s brand in the community.

This role offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 plus benefits including bonus opportunities, stock