Restaurant Manager: Fast-Paced Leader & Guest Champion

Portillos Hot Dogs, LLC; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Tech reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Discounts

EAP

Health insurance options

401(k) match

Job summary

Portillo’s in Avon, IN is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a busy, guest-focused environment. You will oversee shifts, coaching, scheduling, and ensure top-tier hospitality while maintaining standards.

You’ll drive operational excellence, manage inventory and labor, and promote Portillo’s values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun through every guest interaction. Experience in fast-paced dining and strong leadership are essential; a discretionary bonus and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant management in a high-volume setting preferred.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations including scheduling, sanitation, food quality, and safety.
• Aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence with understanding of P&L.

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 labor.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Scheduling

Hospitality

P&L knowledge

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Portillo’s in Avon, IN is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a busy, guest-focused environment. You will oversee shifts, coaching, scheduling, and ensure top-tier hospitality while maintaining standards.

You’ll drive operational excellence, manage inventory and labor, and promote Portillo’s values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun through every guest interaction. Experience in fast-paced dining and strong leadership are essential; a discretionary bonus and