Portillo's New Delivery Service To Include Will County Spots

MANHATTAN, IL — Portillo's, known for its menu of Chicago culinary favorites like Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs, has announced it is launching a delivery service and will be actively hiring drivers, the fast-casual restaurant chain announced Monday.

In a news release, Portillo's officials announced that it would soon use delivery drivers to deliver select orders made through the restaurant's website, portillos.com., and would bring "the true Portillo's experience" to residents' doorsteps.

Nearby Portillo's locations include a restaurant at 2306 E. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox and a restaurant at 1155 Brook Forest Avenue in Shorewood.

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The restaurant announced it would be hiring several drivers for each of its 62 locations, which will account for hundreds of new jobs throughout the chain, the release said. In addition to earning a base salary, drivers will be able to collect tips on trips and will also be cross-trained to work in the restaurants where they are hired.

Drivers must be at least 18 years old, have their own vehicle and must be able to demonstrate proof of insurance.

Officials from the restaurant said that delivery has been one of the fastest-growing arms of the Portillo's business model and is currently partnered with third-party delivery companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. While the company indicated it will continue to use these platforms, it will include service using its drivers as well.

Those interested in applying for delivery jobs should visit portillos.com/careers.