Restaurant Manager - Lead High-Energy Teams

Portillo's; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Technology reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Portillo's in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver exceptional hospitality. You will model standards, coach staff, and ensure safety and sanitation while driving operational excellence across shifts.

Responsibilities include shift planning, scheduling, training execution, opening/closing the restaurant, and managing inventory, budget, and labor. A 1–3 year background in fast-paced restaurants is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting preferred.
• Understanding of P&L and restaurant operations.
• Flexibility to work 50+ hour weeks, including nights and weekends.
• Great communication skills; must read/speak English with team members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Model operational standards and execute critical behaviors to run great shifts delivering memorable experiences.
• Motivate and manage team members to provide hospitality at the highest level.
• Demonstrate leadership with coaching and ensure safety and sanitation compliance.
• Foster team engagement through recognition and communication; train staff on operations.
• Plan shift scheduling, training, opening/closing, cash handling, and daily routines; manage inventory, budget, and labor.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

P&L knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Portillo's in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver exceptional hospitality. You will model standards, coach staff, and ensure safety and sanitation while driving operational excellence across shifts.

Responsibilities include shift planning, scheduling, training execution, opening/closing the restaurant, and managing inventory, budget, and labor. A 1–3 year background in fast-paced restaurants is preferred.