General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain committed to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made from wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates numerous restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Unique in its approach, Chipotle owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, which allows close alignment with its mission of cultivating a better world through sustainable business practices and a commitment to high-quality guest experiences. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, valuing equity, and ensuring accessibility for all qualified individuals. Prospective employees can expect a people-first environment rooted in strong values, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

The General Manager role at Chipotle offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and develop a fast-growing restaurant team in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As Chipotle rapidly expands, opening nearly a new restaurant every day, the need for strong leadership to cultivate culture and drive operational success is crucial. The General Manager will lead from the front, hiring and developing team members, building a winning and guest-obsessed culture, and overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations to ensure financial and service excellence. This full-time position demands a hands-on approach to people management, business operations, and community engagement. General Managers are responsible for the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

In this role, the General Manager will also direct team members to deliver accurate and timely digital orders while upholding Chipotle’s rigorous food safety, operational, and compliance standards. The position involves working diverse shifts including lunch, dinner, and weekends to provide comprehensive leadership across all hours of operation. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a passion for hospitality, people development, and have previous experience managing restaurant operations involving scheduling, profit and loss management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and marketing initiatives. Physical demands include working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, interacting with customers, standing and walking for long hours, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Chipotle provides an engaging career path with multiple benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, quarterly bonus programs, tuition assistance for eligible employees, and paid time off. The restaurant chain emphasizes career growth opportunities and supports employees in sharpening their leadership and operational skills. If you have a passion for cultivating excellence in food service, are enthusiastic about people leadership, and want to be part of a company committed to making better food accessible to everyone, this opportunity with Chipotle could be an excellent fit.