Restaurant Manager

Portillo's; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational benefits

Job summary

Portillo's is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Buford, GA to lead a high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will model operational standards, coach staff, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance while managing shifts, inventory, and labor costs.

You will drive hospitality excellence, recognize team contributions, and maintain a positive, energetic work environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading restaurant teams and delivering high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Model operational standards and lead shifts for strong guest experiences.
• Motivate and manage team members to provide hospitality.
• Coach and develop staff to achieve excellence.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Plan shift schedules, budgeting, inventory, and labor.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Shift planning

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

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 Restaurant Manager who’s ready to lead team members 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· 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 laborWhat’s in it for you?Hot dog! Your actual salary will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table. This position is also served with a side of:Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on restaurant performance, among other ingredientsMonthly technology reimbursementUniform allowanceFree shift mealsEducational benefitsPerks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and moreCounseling 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 planPaid time off401(k) with company matchFlexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent careFinancial Security through Voya FinancialBeef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan*Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insuranceLearn 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 periodDISCLAIMER: 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.