Restaurant Manager: Lead a High-Energy Team & Memorable Guests

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly tech reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Portillo’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Streamwood, IL to lead our high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll supervise daily operations, coach staff, schedule shifts, and ensure food safety and quality while driving hospitality excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and accountability in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary; potential discretionary bonus programs, and benefits including health insurance options,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of Restaurant Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, scheduling, food planning and preparation, sanitation, food quality, and security
• Aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level
• Understanding of P & L and restaurant operations
• Must pass required certified sanitation and responsible alcohol vending courses
• Great communication skills
• Must read, speak, and understand English to communicate with team members, managers, and guests
• Flexibility to work 50+ hour weeks, rotating shifts (including nights and weekends), and holidays

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

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Portillo’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Streamwood, IL to lead our high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll supervise daily operations, coach staff, schedule shifts, and ensure food safety and quality while driving hospitality excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and accountability in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary; potential discretionary bonus programs, and benefits including health insurance options,