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CA, General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.62 - $31.78
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Quarterly bonus program
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
career growth

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain committed to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food. They emphasize wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Chipotle operates restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and uniquely owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, which allows for consistent quality and brand control. The company is widely known for its passion for providing a great guest experience, innovating within the food industry, and leading the way in digital, technology, and sustainable business practices. Their mission is to make better food accessible to everyone, supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food.

This opportunity is for a General Manager role, integral to Chipotle's rapid growth as they open almost a new restaurant every day. The General Manager leads from the front lines, hiring and developing strong teams, building a winning culture, and running a robust business. This role offers the chance to sharpen leadership and operational skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. General Managers will be at the forefront of ensuring exceptional hospitality standards, operational excellence, and financial success. They are responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management while upholding food safety and compliance standards. This position requires hands-on leadership during a schedule that includes lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to cover all hours of operation. The General Manager is also accountable for maintaining an immaculate restaurant environment, driving guest satisfaction, executing marketing initiatives, and achieving sales and cash flow targets. Additionally, this role offers a competitive pay range between $22.62 and $31.78 per hour, along with eligibility for quarterly cash bonuses. Chipotle supports its employees with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, holiday closures, and career growth opportunities. If you are a passionate, guest-obsessed leader who thrives on developing others and managing a thriving restaurant business, this is an excellent career path to join a values-driven, people-first company dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Knowledge of scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Available to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Physical capability to work in a fast-paced environment including varied temperatures
  • Commitment to upholding food safety and compliance standards

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • A guest obsessed passion for hospitality
  • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
  • Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
  • A creative approach to marketing and driving sales through community engagement and fundraisers

Job Duties

  • Be guest obsessed - uphold top-notch standards of excellence and hospitality
  • Ensure speed of service, accuracy, and positive guest obsessed experience
  • Be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and hiring, people processes and performance management
  • Train and develop crew members, shift leaders, and apprentices, utilizing Chipotle's training tools and resources
  • Direct team members to deliver accurate and on-time digital orders
  • Be accountable for the day-to-day operational business of the restaurant including scheduling, P&L control and management, sales forecasting, recruiting and interviewing
  • Ensure the dining room remains clean and the restaurant is always guest-ready
  • Uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards
  • Be accountable for overall financial success of the restaurant, achieving annual sales and cash flow plan
  • Work a schedule that includes lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership across all hours of operation

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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