General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned leader in the fast-casual dining industry, known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, and real food using wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established with a mission to cultivate a better world, Chipotle distinguishes itself by focusing on sustainability, innovation, and providing exceptional guest experiences. With a presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique among large restaurant companies for owning and operating all its restaurants across North America and Europe, which underscores their dedication to quality and consistency. Chipotle continually strives to make its food more accessible while pioneering advancements in digital technology and sustainable business practices within the food industry. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that champions people from all backgrounds and experiences, making it a people-first employer. Chipotle also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

The opportunity presented is for an ambitious and motivated General Manager who will play a crucial role in the company's rapid growth, as Chipotle opens a new restaurant almost every day. This role demands a leader who can inspire and develop a team, build a positive and winning culture, and operate a successful restaurant business. As a General Manager at Chipotle, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience by upholding top standards of hospitality and operational excellence. This position demands expertise in overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management. You will manage day-to-day restaurant operations such as scheduling, profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety and operational standards. The role involves driving sales through creative marketing efforts and community engagement, ensuring that the dining area is always clean and inviting, and leading your team in delivering accurate and timely digital orders. Working a flexible schedule that includes lunch, dinner, and weekends, you will provide leadership coverage across all operating hours. The physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast-paced environment combining varied temperatures and strong communication needs. The estimated base pay range for this role is $61,000 to $85,000 annually, supplemented by quarterly cash bonuses based on performance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, holiday closures, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Chipotle as a General Manager, you will become part of a forward-thinking company committed to transforming fast food and making better food accessible worldwide.