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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $61,000.00 - $85,000.00
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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
People development bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
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Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that is revolutionizing the fast-food industry by offering responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients and without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle is committed to cultivating a better world not only through its food but also through sustainable practices and digital advancements. Operating restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out as the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its locations in North America and Europe. The company prides itself on a strong people-first culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Chipotle's mission is to make better food accessible to everyone while continuing to lead the way in sustainable business practices and technology-driven enhancements. This commitment extends beyond culinary excellence to include world-class hiring practices and fostering a workplace where all employees can thrive regardless of personal characteristics. Chipotle ensures accessible hiring accommodations for applicants with disabilities, reflecting its inclusive approach to employment.

As a General Manager at Chipotle, you will play a pivotal role in leading from the front in a fast-growing environment where nearly a restaurant opens daily. This full-time position offers a competitive base salary estimated between $61,000 and $85,000, with eligibility for quarterly cash bonuses based on performance. The role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire and develop teams, create a winning culture, and manage the operational success of the restaurant. Your core responsibilities will include overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to performance management, ensuring that guests receive a top-notch hospitality experience characterized by speed, accuracy, and warmth. You will be entrusted with managing financial metrics such as profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and budget adherence, ensuring the restaurant meets its annual sales and cash flow plans. A crucial part of the role involves maintaining food safety, operational, and compliance standards while keeping the dining environment pristine and guest-ready at all times. The role demands working various shifts including lunch, dinner, and weekends to ensure leadership presence throughout all hours of operation. Chipotle supports your development through opportunities for bonuses linked to people development, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings plans. If you are passionate about hospitality, enthusiastic about leading others, and eager to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven company, this role offers unparalleled career growth prospects. Join Chipotle in its journey to cultivate a better world by delivering exceptional food and service that customers love while advancing your leadership capabilities in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50lbs / 25kgs
  • Ability to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Willingness to uphold food safety and compliance standards

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 guest obsessed passion for hospitality
  • A creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.)

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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