Restaurant Manager – Lead Teams and Memorable Guest Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Uniform allowance

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Health insurance options

401(k) with match

Job summary

Portillo’s is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You will model standards, coach staff, and foster a culture of engagement while ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.

You’ll plan shifts, handle scheduling and cash, and make key decisions on inventory and labor. The role emphasizes hospitality, training, and creating memorable experiences for guests and team members.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Proven track record in hospitality and guest service.
• Experience coaching and managing shifts in a fast-paced environment.

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 motivation

Customer service

Shift planning

Safety compliance

Job description

Portillo’s is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You will model standards, coach staff, and foster a culture of engagement while ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.

You’ll plan shifts, handle scheduling and cash, and make key decisions on inventory and labor. The role emphasizes hospitality, training, and creating memorable experiences for guests and team members.