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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain committed to cultivating a better world through responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Since its inception, Chipotle has distinguished itself by changing the traditional fast-food experience, striving to create a unique dining experience that emphasizes quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. With locations not only across the United States but also in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is a global brand that owns and operates all of its restaurants in North America and Europe, a testament to its dedication to quality and consistency. Their mission goes beyond just serving food; it includes supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food systems worldwide. Chipotle is a brand that leads the industry in digital innovation, sustainable business practices, and genuine connection with their customers and communities.

The role of General Manager at Chipotle is pivotal in driving the company's continued growth and maintaining its high standards for food quality and guest experience. Chipotle is rapidly expanding, opening nearly a new restaurant every day, and seeks dynamic leaders to grow with them. As a General Manager, you will lead from the front, overseeing the full scope of restaurant operations while cultivating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. This role encompasses responsibility for hiring, developing, and managing staff, ensuring operational excellence, and achieving financial goals. You will be at the heart of providing a guest-obsessed atmosphere, ensuring speed, accuracy, and an exceptional hospitality experience. Additionally, you will take ownership of the restaurant's financial health, including profit and loss management, sales forecasting, and budget adherence.

The General Manager is also responsible for maintaining the restaurant’s cleanliness, food safety, and compliance with all operational standards. You will ensure the dining environment is always inviting and guest-ready, managing schedules across various shifts, including lunch, dinner, and weekends to ensure constant leadership presence. You will also play a role in community engagement and creatively driving sales through marketing initiatives such as fundraisers and local events. This leadership position offers a tremendous opportunity for career growth and professional development, supported by Chipotle’s resources, including robust training tools and a culture committed to people development.

Chipotle values passionate leaders who are enthusiastic about hospitality and team development. This role demands a hands-on approach within a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment, requiring physical stamina to stand and move around for extended periods and participate in the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to performance management. Working at Chipotle goes beyond a job; it is about being part of a mission-driven company that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for employees and guests alike. Chipotle offers competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, tuition assistance (subject to eligibility), paid time off, holiday closures, and quarterly bonuses, reflecting the company’s commitment to caring for its people. If you are driven to lead, grow, and innovate in the fast-casual dining industry while supporting a brand with a strong purpose, then this General Manager role at Chipotle is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant management experience required
  • Ability to stand and walk for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs/25 kgs
  • Must be able to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Commitment to upholding food safety and operational standards

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Experience with scheduling and P&L management
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Experience in sales forecasting and recruiting
  • Strong leadership and people development skills
  • Creative marketing and community engagement abilities
  • Passion for hospitality and team building

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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