Portillo’s reviews

3.5

50% would recommend to a friend

(810 total reviews)
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Brett Patterson

22% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Portillo’s has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 810 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Portillo’s employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.5 stars).

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810 reviews
4.0
Mar 12, 2025

My review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture to work for

Cons

Nothing really, everything was great

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Portillo’s Response
1y
Thank you for the review! We are always trying our best to live up to our values. If you want to, please reach out to HR@portillos.com. We would love to hear more.
4.0
Mar 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nice people, fun environment, exciting, growing

Cons

the leadership lacks any diversity

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Portillo’s Response
1y
Thank you for the review! We are always trying to live our values. If you want to, please reach out to HR@portillos.com. We would love to hear more.
5.0
Feb 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Company Culture Known for a fun, energetic work environment Emphasis on team spirit and camaraderie Celebrates employee achievements and milestones Employee Benefits Competitive wages for the restaurant industry Potential advancement opportunities Some locations offer health insurance and other benefits for full-time employees Fast-Paced and Dynamic Workplace Never a dull moment during shifts Opportunity to develop quick customer service skills Good for people who enjoy an active work environment

Cons

ere are some potential cons for a Portillo's Glassdoor review: High-Stress Environment Very fast-paced and intense during peak hours High-volume restaurant with constant customer traffic Can be mentally and physically exhausting Demanding Physical Work Requires long hours of standing Heavy lifting of food items and supplies Physically taxing during busy shifts Can be challenging in hot kitchen environments

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Portillo’s Response
1y
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoy working with us! We are always trying our best to live up to our values.
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