Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Performance Team (Bonus Eligible)

Portillo's; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Portillo's in Dallas is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced, guest‑centered environment. You will model operational standards, coach staff, and ensure top‑notch hospitality while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

You will plan schedules, monitor inventory and labor, and drive daily routines to deliver memorable guest experiences and strong financial results. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of Restaurant Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, scheduling, food planning and preparation, sanitation, food quality, and security
• Must exhibit an 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 be able to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with team members, managers, and guests
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Team management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Portillo's in Dallas is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced, guest‑centered environment. You will model operational standards, coach staff, and ensure top‑notch hospitality while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

You will plan schedules, monitor inventory and labor, and drive daily routines to deliver memorable guest experiences and strong financial results. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is required.