Restaurant GM: Lead High-Volume Hospitality & Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Annual Stock Grant

Health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Uniform allowance

Meal discounts

Job summary

Portillo’s is hiring a General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant in a fast-paced environment. You will drive operational excellence, develop teams, and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities include financial stewardship, safety, and brand promotion while modeling Portillo’s core values of Family, Greatness, Energy, and Fun. Expect 50+ hour weeks, nights and weekends as needed with a discretionary bonus program and stock grants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Management in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, food planning, sanitation, health standards, and security.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a focus on coaching and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction for Portillo’s restaurants and execute operational standards to drive business results.
• Model operational standards and critical behaviors to run great shifts and create lifelong memories for guests and team members.
• Meet and exceed financial goals by managing budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Implement policies and procedures to promote health, safety, and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and restaurant leaders to promote Portillo’s culture and standards.
• Oversee all restaurant operations including sales, profits, facilities, inventory, payroll and scheduling.
• Promote the Portillo’s brand through community engagement and events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Hospitality

P&L

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Portillo’s is hiring a General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant in a fast-paced environment. You will drive operational excellence, develop teams, and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities include financial stewardship, safety, and brand promotion while modeling Portillo’s core values of Family, Greatness, Energy, and Fun. Expect 50+ hour weeks, nights and weekends as needed with a discretionary bonus program and stock grants.