Recipe for Success: Making Memories, Relishing Fun, Putting People First
Jill Waite, Chief People Officer – Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Jill Waite, Chief People Officer – Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Join us on the Work Inspired Podcast as we feature Jill Waite, Chief People Officer for Chicago’s beloved restaurant chain, Portillo’s. Discover the company’s expansion plans and delve into creating high-performing teams that embrace fun while emphasizing the pivotal role of workplace culture in organizational success. Tune in for insights on building a thriving workforce!
Featured Guest
Jill Waite – Chief People Officer
Jill Waite is Chief People Officer at Portillo’s Hot Dogs, a restaurant chain with more than 80 locations, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. Prior to joining Portillo’s in 2019, she held several Human Resources and Operations roles in the retail, grocery and fitness industries with companies such as Sephora and 24-Hour Fitness.
Jill was hired to reinvigorate the Portillo’s culture by reclaiming the hearts and minds of our then-6,000 Team Members. She is also responsible for building the talent pipeline to support the company’s growth, retaining Team Members who are passionate about creating lifelong memories for our guests, and developing world-class learning and development programs.
She has a bachelor’s degree in management from University of Florida. Go Gators! Jill lives in Chicagoland with her husband of nearly 20 years and is a mom to two boys who have a passion for playing soccer competitively.
Favorite Portillo’s Menu Items: Italian beef sandwich, cheese fries, and chocolate cake
Podcast Host
CMO & Podcast Host
From work culture to collaboration, technology to marketing, George Lucas Pfeiffer helps organizations create great places to work and high performing teams. As EVP and CMO for BOS Holdings, George hosts the Work Inspired Podcast to promote conversations related to the future of work!
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