Is it hard to get hired as a Crew Member at Portillo’s?

Crew Member applicants have rated the interview process at Portillo’s with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 57% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.

How long does it take to get hired as a Crew Member at Portillo’s?

Candidates applying for Crew Member roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Portillo’s overall takes an average of 9 days.

Where can I find Portillo’s interview experiences by job title?

Cashier (153) ; Crew Member (85) ; Team Member (33) ; Crew Chief (26) ; Line Cook (26) ; Manager (24) ; Cook (23) ; 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)

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based on 14 ratings - Updated May 4, 2025

Easy interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

67%
Applied online
Applied online
33%
In Person
In Person

Interview search

14 interviews

Crew Member Interview

May 4, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Portillo’s (Fort Wayne, IN) in Oct 2021

Interview

It is very easy and essentially a get to know you and your goals. They ask about your past experiences and also what your schedule looks like. A quick tour may be given as well.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Describe any experience you have working in a team.

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Crew Member Interview

Feb 27, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Negative experience

Difficult interview

Application

I interviewed at Portillo’s (Deerfield, IL)

Interview

I have been stood up. I arrived at the establishment and asked a staff member for the employer/manager, yet nobody showed up. After a half-hour has passed, I have never heard anything from the higher-ups. No follow-up, no reschedule, nothing.

Portillo’s response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the frustrations you experienced during the interview process. We understand how important timely communication and a clear hiring experience are for candidates. While hiring timelines and business needs can sometimes shift, we recognize the impact this can have and are actively working to improve our processes and candidate communication. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best moving forward.

Crew Member Interview

Sep 18, 2024

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Portillo’s (Willowbrook, IL)

Interview

Pretty straight forward fast food questions. One about their company culture and how you would embrace it and be a part of the family. I recommend just showing a good personality.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What makes you a good fit?

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