portillo's restaurant group

Industry: Restaurant company

Description

Portillo's Restaurant Group, Inc. is an American fast casual restaurant chain primarily in the Midwestern United States that specializes in serving Chicago-style food such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian Beef. Number of locations: 60 Owner: Berkshire Partners Founded: 1963, Villa Park, IL Headquarters: Oak Brook, IL Founders: Dick Portillo, Richard J. (Dick) Portillo

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portillo's restaurant group Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jennifer (Cushing) Pennino Jennifer (Cushing) Pennino Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer (Cushing) Pennino's portillo's restaurant group Experience November 2011 - January 2012
Job Customer Service Professional, Accounts Receivable (Deductions and Processor), and Hospitality Management.
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   May 2013 - Present
Hallmark Services Corporation  January 2012 - May 2013
Portillo's Restaurant Group   November 2011 - January 2012
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products  October 2001 - January 2010
Marriott International  November 1999 - October 2001
Marriott International  September 1996 - November 1999
Marriott International  December 1994 - September 1996
Marriott International  January 1992 - August 1996
Marriott International  January 1992 - December 1994
Macy's  January 1988 - January 1991

Skills
Customer Service, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Billing, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Accounts Receivable, Call Center, Sales, Retail, Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Auditing, Call Centers, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Payroll, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management

Education
Benedictine University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Benedictine University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Operations Management, Strategic Marketing, and Organizational Behavior

City College of San Francisco   1989 — 1991
Associate in Science, Hospitality Management

Jenni Hentges Jenni Hentges Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jenni Hentges's portillo's restaurant group Experience July 2012 - January 2015
Job General Manager at WKS Restaurant Group
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
WKS Restaurant Group   March 2015 - Present
Portillos Restaurant Group  July 2012 - January 2015
Bearco Management Inc. (McDonald's Franchise)   November 2004 - July 2012
Willow Creek Community Church  March 1993 - October 2009
The Pampered Chef  January 2000 - May 2001

Skills
Restaurant Management, Labor Control, P&L, Staff Development, Employee Training, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Hospitality, Vendor Relationships, Food & Beverage, Food, Food Service, Restaurants, Sanitation, Catering, Branding, Strategic Planning, Food Cost Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Human Resources

Education
Harper College
Business Administration and Management, General

Triton College
Business Administration and Management, General

Armando Canales Armando Canales Huntley, Illinois Details
Armando Canales's portillo's restaurant group Experience February 2008 - April 2009
Job Financial Planner
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Self-employed  November 2012 - Present
Golden Corral  April 2003 - April 2013
Furr's Fresh Buffet   April 2009 - April 2011
Portillo's Restaurant Group   February 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Training, Insurance, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Financial Planners, Financial Advisory, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Process Scheduler, Sales, Investments, Employee Benefits, Retirement, Small Business, Personal Finance, Finance, Inventory Management, Hiring, Financial Planning, Customer Service, Management, Team Building

Education
El Paso Community College   1983 — 1986
General Studies

Donald Klepetka Donald Klepetka Greater Chicago Area Details
Donald Klepetka's portillo's restaurant group Experience November 2010 - Present
Job Restaurant Manager at Portillos Restaurant Group
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Portillos Restaurant Group  November 2010 - Present
Shamrock TBC Inc.   December 1996 - September 2010
Yum! Brands  July 1987 - December 1996

Skills
Management, Restaurants, P&L, Food, Hospitality, Sales

Education
Ferris State University   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Julie Power Julie Power Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Power's portillo's restaurant group Experience April 2011 - June 2012
Job The ability to accept the challenges of life are profound!
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Darden Restaurants  August 2012 - Present
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish  September 2007 - Present
Macy's  October 2010 - January 2013
Portillo's Restaurant Group   April 2011 - June 2012
Pappas Restaurants, Inc.   September 2009 - September 2010
Phoenix Closures, Inc.   October 1997 - November 2004
Phoenix Closures, Inc.   January 1993 - October 1997
Phoenix Closures, Inc.   January 1991 - January 1993

Skills
Word, Excel, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Scheduling, Teamwork, Restaurants, Hospitality, Event Management, Catering, Employee Relations, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Time Management

Education
Dominican University   1989 — 1991
MBA, Human Resources

Dominican University   1988 — 1991
MBA, Human Resources

Anthony Swiderski Anthony Swiderski Carol Stream, Illinois Details
Anthony Swiderski's portillo's restaurant group Experience 1996 - 2004
Job Automotive Professional
Industry Automotive
Experience
R.T. Service and Repair   2008 - 2012
Inland Power Group  2004 - 2008
Portillo's Restaurant Group   1996 - 2004

Education
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc   2002 — 2004

College of DuPage   1998 — 2001
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services

Simeren Silverstein Simeren Silverstein Greater Chicago Area Details
Simeren Silverstein's portillo's restaurant group Experience March 2001 - September 2003
Job Independent Consultant at The Pampered Chef
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Pampered Chef  July 2013 - Present
Acumen Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.   October 2010 - December 2011
Acumen Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.   September 2009 - October 2010
Acumen Accounting and Tax Services, Inc.   April 2009 - September 2009
Conrad Chicago Hotel   October 2006 - March 2009
Simeren Events   2003 - 2007
Best Buy  September 2003 - November 2005
Portillo's Restaurant Group   March 2001 - September 2003

Skills
Relationship Marketing, Client Acquisition, Client Retention, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Special Events, Competitive Analysis, Innovative Thinking, Driving Results, Strategic Partnerships, Client Relationship..., Business Relationship..., Referral Generation, MS Office Suite, Excel, Team Leadership, CRM, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Leadership

Education
Northern Illinois University
Political Science/ Secondary Education

Alicia Butryn, MBA,HRM Alicia Butryn, MBA,HRM Greater Chicago Area Details
Alicia Butryn, MBA,HRM's portillo's restaurant group Experience July 2002 - May 2012
Job Human Resources Professional
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  August 2012 - Present
Portillo's Restaurant Group   July 2002 - May 2012

Skills
Staff Development, Training, Spanish, Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Conflict Resolution, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Data Analysis, Presentations, Google Docs, Team Leadership, Schedules, New Hire Orientations, Performance Reviews, Interpersonal Skill, Instructional Technology, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Recruiting

Education
Robert Morris University   2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration and Management/ Human Resources

Saint Xavier University   2007 — 2009
Masters of Arts, Education/ Type 75 School Administration

University of Illinois at Chicago   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, the Teaching of Spanish/Type 10 Special Teaching

James Pistorius James Pistorius Greater Chicago Area Details
James Pistorius's portillo's restaurant group Experience January 1997 - January 2002
Job Associate Director of Admissions at DeVry Education Group
Industry Higher Education
Experience
DeVry Education Group  May 2007 - Present
Primerica Financial Services  November 2005 - July 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises  February 2002 - November 2006
Portillo's Restaurant Group   January 1997 - January 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Interviewing, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Public Relations, Coaching, Mentoring, Hiring, Supervisory Skills, Critical Thinking, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Inventory Management, Administration, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Business Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Analysis, Outlook, Sales Management, Account Management, Admissions, Microsoft Excel, Interviews, Recruiting, Enrollment Management, Sales, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Budgets, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Student Recruiting, Student Financial Aid, Adult Education, Student Affairs, Retaining Customers, Program Management, Employee Training, College Recruiting

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2008 — 2010
MPA, Government Management

Robert Morris College   2004 — 2005
BBA, Management

Doug Watson- President The Howard Co Doug Watson- President The Howard Co Brookfield, Wisconsin Details
Doug Watson- President The Howard Co's portillo's restaurant group Experience 1977 - 1980
Job Menu Board Expert | Indoor Menu Board | Drive Thru Menu Board | Digital Menu Board | POP Displays | Installation Service
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Howard Company  May 2012 - Present
The Howard Company  May 2001 - March 2012
Icon Identity   2000 - 2001
Plasti-Line / Imagepoint   November 1993 - November 2000
Taco Bell  1988 - 1990
TGI Fridays  1980 - 1982
Portillo's Restaurant Group   1977 - 1980

Skills
Menu Boards, Digital Menu Boards, POP Displays, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Purchasing, Budgets, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Planning, Program Management, Lead Generation, Market Research, Project Management, Negotiation, Public Relations, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Account Management, P&L Management, Restaurants

Education
Marquette University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Marist High School   1970 — 1973
High School

Devenless Wiltz Devenless Wiltz Greater Chicago Area Details
Devenless Wiltz's portillo's restaurant group Experience April 2006 - April 2008
Job Mechanical/Electrical Engineer at Chicago Transit Authority
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Chicago Transit Authority  June 2008 - Present
Portillos Restaurant Group  April 2006 - April 2008
Dard Electric Company   January 2003 - April 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Service, Word, Research, PowerPoint, Writing, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Budgets

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management

DeVry University-Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Biomedical Engineering Technology

Coyne American Institute   2000 — 2001
Certificate, Electrical Maintenance

Gemma Marie Torres Gemma Marie Torres Greater Omaha Area Details
Gemma Marie Torres's portillo's restaurant group Experience March 1994 - February 1998
Job Restaurant Professional Omaha Area
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Berliner Group   March 2015 - Present
Cracker Barrel  May 2014 - March 2015
Denny's  November 2013 - May 2014
Sbarro  February 2007 - November 2013
Sbarro  March 1998 - February 2007
Portillos Restaurant Group  March 1994 - February 1998

Skills
Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Multi-unit, Food Service, New Restaurant Openings, Income Statement, Retail, Catering, Food & Beverage, Labor Control, Food, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Food Cost Management, Profit, Sanitation, Franchise Consulting, Franchising, Food Quality, Labor Management, POS, Cooking, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Menu Costing, ServSafe, P&L, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Recipes, Employee Training, Food Preparation, Micros, Local Marketing, Serve Safe Certified, Team Building, Operations Management, Culinary Management, Revenue Analysis, Training, Guest Service Management, Pre-opening experience, Succession Planning, Food Cost Analysis

Education
Triton College   2005 — 2006
Associates Degree, Restaurant Management

Triton College   2005 — 2006
Asssociates Degree, Culinary Arts

Triton College   2005 — 2006
Associates Degree, Hotel Management

Jaymie Jamieson Jaymie Jamieson Chicago, Illinois Details
Jaymie Jamieson's portillo's restaurant group Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Manager at Portillo's Restaurant Group
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Noodles & Company  September 2013 - Present
Portillo's Restaurant Group   September 2011 - Present
Panda Restaurant Group  January 2010 - September 2011
TGI Fridays  August 2005 - February 2010

Skills
Communication, German, Thai language, Serve Safe Certified, TIPS Certified, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Preparation, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Catering, Food

Education
DeVry University   2015 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Vito DiPietra Vito DiPietra Greater Chicago Area Details
Vito DiPietra's portillo's restaurant group Experience March 1992 - March 2011
Job vice president trap and mahoney managed at Mahoney Environmental
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Mahoney Environmental  December 2013 - Present
Portillos Restaurant Group  March 1992 - March 2011
mancon group   2011 - 2011

Skills
Management, Budgets, Project Management, Strategy, Construction, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate Development, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Contract Management, Team Building

Education
College of DuPage   1991 — 1993
assoc, Gen ed

Deanna Vachout Deanna Vachout Bloomingdale, Illinois Details
Deanna Vachout's portillo's restaurant group Experience May 2012 - June 2014
Job Staff Accountant at Kenneth Young Center
Industry Accounting
Experience
Kenneth Young Center  June 2014 - Present
Portillos Restaurant Group  May 2012 - June 2014
Portillos Restaurant Group  November 2010 - May 2012
Lynfred Winery   2007 - 2011
Skyway Airlines, Inc. d/b/a Midwest Connect   March 2004 - August 2007

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Microsoft Word, Invoicing, Journal Entries, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Sales Tax, Finance

Education
Rasmussen College-Illinois   2010 — 2011
Associate's degree, Accounting

The University of North Dakota   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

Gregory Sobieraj Gregory Sobieraj Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Gregory Sobieraj's portillo's restaurant group Experience June 1993 - June 2006
Job General Manager at Old Country Buffet
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Old Country Buffet  February 2015 - Present
Sonic Drive-In  April 2014 - February 2015
Boston Market  June 2013 - March 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe  2008 - 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.   May 2007 - February 2008
Potbelly Sandwich Works  July 2006 - April 2007
Portillos Restaurant Group  June 1993 - June 2006

Skills
New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Employee Training, Food Safety, Restaurants, Labor Control, Income Statement, Profit Maximization, Managment Training, Fun

Education
Northern Illinois University   1974 — 1977
Associate's degree, Accounting and Finance

Anne Storino Anne Storino Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Anne Storino's portillo's restaurant group Experience February 2008 - April 2011
Job Sales Representative at Paramount Marketing Group
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Paramount Marketing Group  August 2013 - Present
Salsarita's  January 2013 - August 2013
Chicago Bread, LLC dba Panera Bread  May 2011 - August 2012
Portillo's Restaurant Group   February 2008 - April 2011
Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant   January 2006 - January 2008
Riedy’s Tee Time Golf Driving Range   January 1999 - January 2006
Connie's Restaurants   1984 - 1999

Skills
Instructor-led Training, Profit, Pre-opening, Delegation, Food Preparation, Time Management, Leadership, Hospitality, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Customer Service, Menu Development, Restaurants, Process Scheduler, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Operations Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Training, Human Resources, Food, Hiring, New Restaurant Openings, Sales, Multi-unit, Interviews, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Income Statement, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Employee Training, Franchising, Labor Control, Food Safety, Team Building, Culinary Skills, Hospitality Industry, P&L Management, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Retail, Recruiting, Cold Calling, ServSafe

Education
College of DuPage   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), 4.0 GPA

Benet Academy

Chris Viso Chris Viso Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Viso's portillo's restaurant group Experience April 2003 - April 2005
Job Management, Public and NonProfit Services
Industry Government Administration
Experience
ARAMARK  August 2013 - Present
Corner Bakery Cafe  April 2004 - August 2013
Portillo's Restaurant Group   April 2003 - April 2005
Darden Restaurants  August 2001 - March 2003

Skills
Process Improvement, Administration, Management, System Administration, Leadership, Operational Analysis, Employee Training, Government, Purchasing, Budgets, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Team Building

Education
Northwestern University
Master's degree, Public Policy and Administration

Ashford University   2010 — 2012
BA, Public Administration

Western Culinary Institute   2000 — 2001
Associates, Culinary Arts/Restaurant management

Christiane Mulacek Christiane Mulacek Greater Chicago Area Details
Christiane Mulacek's portillo's restaurant group Experience July 2012 - January 2015
Job Experienced Banquets/Catering Manager & Event Planner
Industry Hospitality
Experience
EnerSys  August 2014 - Present
Portillo's Restaurant Group   July 2012 - January 2015
Hotel Baker  October 2010 - July 2012
Rita's American Roadhouse   July 2010 - October 2010
North Beach Club   September 2007 - August 2010
SpringHill Suites by Marriott  October 2005 - October 2006
Wyndham Garden Hotel  July 2001 - September 2005
Amerisuites Hotel  June 1999 - May 2001

Skills
Catering, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Banquets, Meeting Planning, Hotels, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Receptions, Sales, Wedding Planning, Weddings, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Budgeting, Administrative..., Sales Management, Organization, Multi Tasking, Highly detail oriented, Close Attention to..., Customer Service, Following Up

Education
College of DuPage   1999 — 2001
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

St. Francis College Preparatory   1995 — 1999

Fred Natkins Fred Natkins Greater Chicago Area Details
Fred Natkins's portillo's restaurant group Experience December 2008 - January 2014
Job General Manager at Clucker's Charcoal Chicken
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Alonti Corporate Catering  March 2015 - Present
Cluckers   January 2014 - March 2015
Portillo's Restaurant Group   December 2008 - January 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill  December 2005 - October 2008
Levy Restaurants  September 1999 - October 2005

Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Catering, Customer Service, Food, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Office, Income Statement, Employee Relations, Hiring, Menu Development, Sales Management, Event Planning, Sales, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Management, Recruiting, Event Management, Budgets, P

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2005 — 2008
MBA, Project Management

Cornell University   1987 — 1991
BS, Industrial and Labor Relations

Gretchen Hansen Gretchen Hansen Racine, Wisconsin Details
Gretchen Hansen's portillo's restaurant group Experience September 1996 - March 2008
Job Final Title Processor
Industry Insurance
Experience
Knight Barry Title, Inc.   April 2012 - Present
Great Lakes Dermatology  July 2010 - March 2012
JPMorgan Chase Bank  February 2009 - June 2010
Sears Call Center  July 2008 - December 2008
Portillo's Restaurant Group   September 1996 - March 2008

Skills
Organized Multi-tasker, Excellent Customer..., Problem Solving, Quick Learner, Confident Leadership..., Responsible/Dependable, Staff..., Team Player, Works Well Independently, Strong Work Ethic, Knowledgable Microsoft...

Education
St. Joseph's College (IN)
BS, Elementary Education

Rebecca Mackey Rebecca Mackey Ithaca, New York Area Details
Rebecca Mackey's portillo's restaurant group Experience June 2009 - August 2011
Job Leadership Development Student at Taverna Banfi
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County   October 2012 - December 2013
Taverna Banfi  March 2012 - May 2013
Cornell University Public Service Center  January 2012 - May 2013
Westin Hotels & Resorts  May 2012 - August 2012
Statler Hotel  August 2011 - March 2012
Portillo's Restaurant Group   June 2009 - August 2011
Westin Hotels & Resorts  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Micros, Restaurants

Education
Cornell University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's, HTL - Hotel Administration

Fenton High School   2007 — 2011

shawn whitfield shawn whitfield Evansville, Indiana Area Details
shawn whitfield's portillo's restaurant group Experience December 2012 - December 2012
Job sandwhich maker at Jimmy John's
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Jimmy John's  January 2013 - Present
portillo's restaurant group   December 2012 - December 2012
Magoo Inc.   October 2009 - October 2012

Skills
automotive repair, MIG welding, Arc Welding, HVAC, UPS Shipping, Warehousing, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Plumbing, Transportation, Mechanics

Education
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc   2003 — 2004
A.S.E. Certification, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

F.J. Reitz High School   1999 — 2003
high school diploma, General Studies

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