Restaurant Manager: Lead a High-Energy Team

Portillos Hot Dogs, LLC; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Uniform allowance

Meal discounts

Job summary

Portillo’s Hot Dogs, LLC in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead team members, uphold service standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

You will coach staff, plan shifts, manage inventory and labor, ensure sanitation and safety, and deliver memorable guest experiences while maintaining daily operations from opening to closing.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, recruiting, scheduling, food planning and preparation, sanitation, and security.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities and ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Model operational standards and execute critical behaviors to run great shifts and create memorable experiences.
• Motivate and manage team members to provide hospitality at the highest level.
• Demonstrate leadership with coaching and a focus on excellence.
• Foster team engagement through recognition and clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food and restaurant safety regulations.
• Train team members on restaurant operations and standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and build connections with guests and team members.
• Oversee shift planning, scheduling, training, daily routines, and opening/closing processes; manage cash handling.
• Plan inventory, budget, and labor decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team management

P&L understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Portillo’s Hot Dogs, LLC in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead team members, uphold service standards, and drive guest satisfaction in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

You will coach staff, plan shifts, manage inventory and labor, ensure sanitation and safety, and deliver memorable guest experiences while maintaining daily operations from opening to closing.