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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $53,000.00 - $74,000.00
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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. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients that avoid artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With locations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out as the only major restaurant company that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. Founded on the concept that fast food doesn't have to compromise quality or integrity, Chipotle continues to innovate in the food industry by championing sustainable business practices, digital advancements, and community engagement.

At Chipotle, the mission to cultivate a better world drives every aspect of the business — from transforming the food supply chain to fostering a vibrant team culture within its restaurants. This mission is reflected in the company’s dedication to making better food accessible to everyone while supporting efforts that shift the future of farming and food systems globally. Chipotle’s emphasis on a guest-obsessed experience, high operational standards, and inclusive company values shapes an environment where employees grow alongside the brand.

The General Manager position at Chipotle offers an exciting leadership opportunity within this rapidly growing company. Chipotle is opening new restaurants at an unprecedented pace, nearly one per day, and is seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and driving business success. As a General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full restaurant operation — overseeing recruitment, training, daily scheduling, and financial management to ensure operational excellence and a memorable guest experience.

This role is more than management; it’s a chance to contribute to a positive culture and lead a team dedicated to quality, hospitality, and innovation. You will be responsible for maintaining top-notch standards of hospitality while ensuring speed, accuracy, and flawless service, including managing digital order execution. The role requires hands-on leadership through all hours of restaurant operation, including lunch, dinner, and weekends, to support both team development and financial goals. General Managers at Chipotle are instrumental in executing sales forecasting and profit and loss control, along with implementing creative marketing initiatives like community fundraisers to engage and expand the customer base.

Working at Chipotle means embracing a physical, fast-paced environment that demands stamina and agility, including standing or walking for long periods, lifting moderate weight, working in varied temperatures, and constant communication with team members and guests. As an equal opportunity employer, Chipotle fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels and commits to providing necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

This full-time managerial opportunity comes with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, quarterly bonuses, tuition assistance subject to eligibility, paid time off, holiday closures, and career growth prospects. If you are excited to lead people, manage a thriving business, and be part of a mission-driven company changing the fast food landscape, Chipotle’s General Manager role is the ideal next step in your leadership journey.

Job Requirements

  • Guest obsessed passion for hospitality
  • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
  • Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
  • Previous restaurant management experience required, including scheduling, profit and loss management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • Ability to work a fast-paced, physical environment
  • Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds (25 kilograms)
  • Willingness to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Experience with scheduling and profit and loss management
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Sales forecasting skills
  • Recruiting and hiring experience
  • Strong leadership and people development abilities
  • Creative marketing and community engagement experience

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, profit and loss 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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