
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $58,000.00 - $82,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Quarterly bonus program
People development bonuses
Tuition Assistance
career growth
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
Job Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a prominent fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out in the restaurant industry as the only company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. At the heart of Chipotle's mission is the commitment to cultivating a better world by making better food accessible to everyone and supporting sustainable farming and food practices. Chipotle is also a leader and innovator in the food industry, embracing digital technology and sustainable business practices to make its food more accessible while maintaining high standards of quality and guest experience.
The General Manager position at Chipotle offers an exciting opportunity to be a leader in a rapidly expanding company that is opening nearly a new restaurant every day. This role requires a hands-on leader who will hire and develop strong teams, foster a winning culture, and manage day-to-day restaurant operations. The General Manager will be accountable for the overall financial success of the restaurant, ensuring sales targets and cash flow goals are met while upholding top-notch standards in hospitality, food safety, and operational compliance. This position demands leadership across all restaurant hours, including lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts.
In addition to managing schedules, hiring, training, and developing team members, the General Manager will also be responsible for delivering a guest-obsessed experience with fast, accurate service and an inviting dining environment. The role includes direct oversight of digital order accuracy and on-time delivery, financial management including profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and local marketing initiatives such as community engagement and fundraisers. Chipotle values individuals with a genuine passion for people development, hospitality, creativity, and collaboration. The role also requires physical stamina to stand and walk up to 10 hours per day, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment suitable for those who thrive in energetic settings.
Chipotle fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and providing accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. This position presents career growth potential with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, holiday closures, and bonus programs focused on performance and people development. By joining Chipotle as a General Manager, you will be part of a forward-thinking and people-first company that is shaping the future of fast food and making a meaningful impact on communities through food and culture.
The General Manager position at Chipotle offers an exciting opportunity to be a leader in a rapidly expanding company that is opening nearly a new restaurant every day. This role requires a hands-on leader who will hire and develop strong teams, foster a winning culture, and manage day-to-day restaurant operations. The General Manager will be accountable for the overall financial success of the restaurant, ensuring sales targets and cash flow goals are met while upholding top-notch standards in hospitality, food safety, and operational compliance. This position demands leadership across all restaurant hours, including lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts.
In addition to managing schedules, hiring, training, and developing team members, the General Manager will also be responsible for delivering a guest-obsessed experience with fast, accurate service and an inviting dining environment. The role includes direct oversight of digital order accuracy and on-time delivery, financial management including profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and local marketing initiatives such as community engagement and fundraisers. Chipotle values individuals with a genuine passion for people development, hospitality, creativity, and collaboration. The role also requires physical stamina to stand and walk up to 10 hours per day, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment suitable for those who thrive in energetic settings.
Chipotle fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and providing accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. This position presents career growth potential with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, holiday closures, and bonus programs focused on performance and people development. By joining Chipotle as a General Manager, you will be part of a forward-thinking and people-first company that is shaping the future of fast food and making a meaningful impact on communities through food and culture.
Job Requirements
- Previous restaurant management experience required
- Ability to work a schedule including lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
- Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day
- Ability to lift 50lbs/25kgs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong communication skills
- Passion for hospitality and people development
Job Qualifications
- Previous restaurant management experience including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
- Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
- Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
- A creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.)
- A guest obsessed passion for hospitality
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 our team members to deliver accurate and on-time digital orders
- Be accountable for the day-to-day operational business of your restaurant (creating and managing a schedule, 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 & 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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