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Concierge – Catering & Guest Services (Call Center Representative) - SEASONAL

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Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Portillo’s Concierge serves as the friendly, knowledgeable voice of Portillo’s, acting as a key connection point between our guests and our brand. This role is responsible for managing inbound & outbound calls, voicemails, and emails related to catering orders, and guest service needs. Additionally, the position involves making outbound calls to support follow-ups, sales campaigns, and guest outreach. The Concierge team plays a critical role in driving revenue, deepening guest relationships, and representing the high standards that make Portillo’s a beloved, nationwide brand. We are looking for creative, results-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring exceptional written and verbal communication skills to the table.

This position is an in-office role at our Restaurant Support Center in Oak Brook, IL. This role requires availability on weekends and holidays (except for Thanksgiving & Christmas Day), with eight-hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. To support a strong start and hands-on training experience, training will be Monday through Friday for the first two weeks from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Concierge team works in a collaborative, open-concept workspace, and success in this role requires the ability to stay focused, adaptable, and energized in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This seasonal role is targeted to begin on October 26, 2026 and end on January 2, 2027; however, the end date may adjust based on business needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:

Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help

  • Follow Portillo’s Off-Premises, perks rewards, and Guest Services policies and procedures to assist guests and team members
  • Ensure every interaction with guests makes them feel welcomed and confident in their Portillo’s experience
  • Share acquired knowledge with team members to support operational excellence and compliance

Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude, and Cleanliness

  • Take the initiative to assist guests through inbound and outbound calls, emails, and voicemails
  • Listen carefully, ask the right follow-up questions, and ensure guests' needs are fully understood
  • Contribute to revenue growth by meeting or exceeding catering call and guest service goals

Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail

  • Confidently guide guests through the call flow, ensuring smooth, efficient interactions
  • Respond quickly and accurately to guest inquiries across multiple channels

Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile

  • Serve as a brand ambassador, consistently reflecting Portillo’s warmth, enthusiasm, and hospitality
  • Conduct outbound calls to prospective and existing guests, identifying upcoming events and offering tailored catering solutions
  • Build long-term guest relationships by understanding their needs and delivering personalized, memorable service
  • Other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Catering & Guest Services Call Center Manager and works closely with guests, Off-Premises and Guest Services teams, as well as partners in Operations, Marketing, and Information Technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Level/Certifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate’s degree or higher preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Prior experience in a high-volume call center environment strongly preferred
  • Previous Portillo’s restaurant experience or multi-unit operations (restaurant, retail, or hospitality) preferred
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Excellent communication abilities, including listening, speaking, writing, typing, and data entry
  • Demonstrated accountability in meeting sales goals and performance targets
  • Proficiency with MS 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and general clerical processes
  • Strong organizational and decision-making skills, especially under pressure
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to solve guest issues effectively
  • Growth mindset: open to learning, improving, and offering suggestions to enhance team and guest experiences
  • Background in business, hospitality, or customer service preferred

$17.00 per hour

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

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