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Portillo'sVP, People & Learning
Mar. 2023United StatesAfter leading the Field Operations and Culinary Teams, at Portillo's I transitioned onto the People Team to lead the Learning and Development department. Over the course of 2023, I also adding leading the Employee & Labor Relations teams and responsible for ensuring all Compliance requirements were completed for the entire organization. This included creating a Compliance program, course selection and creation, annual calendar along with execution and follow up of the program. My knowledge in developing leadership in restaurants, understanding skills and leadership traits, how to build successful teams and succession planning which supported our growth strategy plans allowed me to be a successful People Leader.
Portillo'sVP, Culinary and Field Operations
Nov. 2020 - Mar. 2023United StatesIn this role, I lead Portillo's Culinary team and Field Operations Team. As the VP of Field Operations, I developed lead a team of 7 Market Managers who lead 6-8 restaurants, focusing on operational excellence, leadership development and the guests experience. While leading the Culinary Team, I was responsible for all recipes, procedures and specs, new menu initiatives and all product testing and implementation.
Portillo'sVP, Field Operations
Jun. 2016 - Nov. 2020United States, Chicago
Portillo'sDirector of Operations
Nov. 2012 - Jun. 2016United States, Chicago
Portillo'sArea Supervisor
Jul. 2001 - Nov. 2012United States, Chicago
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