Question 1

Is Portillo’s a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Portillo’s has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 824 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Portillo’s to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Portillo’s have been left by employees working as General Manager, Team Member and Cook.

Question 2

Does Portillo’s pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Portillo’s employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Portillo’s. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Portillo’s?

Accepted Answer

49% of Portillo’s employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Portillo’s 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Portillo’s?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (152), Crew Member (85), Team Member (30), Crew Chief (26), Line Cook (26), Manager (24), Cook (22), Sales Associate/Cashier (18), General Manager (10), Assistant General Manager (9), Restaurant Manager (9), Assistant Manager (7), Guest Services (7), Part Time Cashier (7), Portillo's Crew Member (7)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Portillo’s according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The coworkers are great and fun to be around and they advocate for you when they see your being treated unfairly by managers." ((in 43 reviews)); "Discount on food and some nice people that work there" ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible hours (I could obtain more hours or switch my weekly schedule to afternoons/nights if I needed to)" ((in 36 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and can fit to your time." ((in 26 reviews)); "Food and free drinks plus fast paced with potential of moving up quick" ((in 22 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Portillo’s according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Bad management and constantly busy through day" ((in 101 reviews)); "Managers are rude and condescending." ((in 64 reviews)); "Poor training" ((in 8 reviews)); "Also you only get a 30 min break if you work 8 hours if you work less you get nothing." ((in 7 reviews)); "It can be overwhelming at times, good communication can make or break your experience here." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What Portillo’s locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Oak Brook, Tampa, Arlington Heights, Fishers, Merrillville, Batavia, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Oakbrook Terrace, Summit

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