General Manager - St. Petersburg

Job Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction for Portillo’s restaurants by executing operational standards and driving business results through people development.
• Model operational standards and execute critical behaviors to run great shifts creating lifelong memories for our guests and team members.
• Maintain and exceed financial and profitability goals by managing budgets.
• Implement company policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state health and food safety compliance.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, restaurant knowledge, and the ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members alike while promoting the culture, values, and standards of Portillo’s.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and restaurant leaders to deliver top-notch standards of excellence and hospitality.
• Ensure the execution of all aspects of restaurant operations, including but not limited to sales, profits, facilities, inventory, payroll, and scheduling.
• Promote the Portillo’s brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Management in a high volume, fast-paced environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, food planning, preparation, sanitation, health standards, and security.
• Demonstrated ability to champion hospitality and motivate team members.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and achieving excellence.
• Knowledgeable in all financial aspects of business operations, including labor and all P & L responsibilities.
• Current sanitation and B.A.S.S.E.T. alcohol service training a plus.
• 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on restaurant performance, among other ingredients.
• Annual Stock Grant (discretionary).
• Monthly technology reimbursement.
• Uniform allowance.
• Free shift meals.
• Development benefits.
• Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more.
• Counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bun-believable benefits package that includes:
• Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans (including a PPO), two dental plans, and a vision plan.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care.
• Uniform allowance.
• Free shift meals.
• Monthly technology reimbursement.
• Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more.
• Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Voluntary Benefits like critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance.
• Learn more about our benefits here.

Additional Information

• Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period.
• Portillo's participates in the E-Verify program. For more information click here.