General Manager

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 meals made with real, wholesome ingredients. Unlike typical fast-food establishments, Chipotle emphasizes quality, integrity, and sustainability in every aspect of its operations. Established with a commitment to cultivating a better world, Chipotle serves food without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives and takes pride in its leadership in digital, technology, and sustainable business practices. With restaurants located across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle owns and operates all its locations in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and customer experience worldwide. The company is dedicated to making better food accessible to everyone while fostering a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a General Manager at Chipotle, you will play a pivotal role in leading dynamic teams at a rapidly expanding restaurant. Chipotle is opening nearly a new location every day, offering a wealth of opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement within the company. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires you to lead from the front, building a winning team culture and driving the operational success of the restaurant. You will be integral in hiring, training, and developing staff while managing the business to achieve financial targets and provide top-notch guest experiences. This role is perfect for someone passionate about hospitality, team development, and operational excellence. Employment is full-time with a competitive salary range estimated between $55,000 and $77,500 annually, plus eligibility for quarterly bonuses based on performance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

The General Manager is responsible for maintaining a guest-obsessed environment focused on delivering speed, accuracy, and excellence in customer service. You will oversee every aspect of the restaurant's operations, including employee recruitment and lifecycle management, scheduling, budgeting, profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and compliance with food safety and operational standards. Your leadership will extend to ensuring that the dining room is consistently clean, that digital orders are fulfilled accurately and punctually, and that all team members uphold Chipotle’s core values. The position involves working varied shifts including lunch, dinner, and weekends, providing consistent leadership throughout the restaurant’s operating hours.

At Chipotle, the workplace is lively and fast-paced. The General Manager role includes physical activity such as standing and walking for up to 10 hours per day, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a kitchen environment with varied temperatures. Strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for people development are essential to succeed. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by making a meaningful impact through leadership and operational management, this role offers rewarding challenges and growth potential.

Chipotle's work culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The company also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates with disabilities as part of its commitment to equal opportunity employment. Join Chipotle to cultivate a better world by leading teams that serve responsibly sourced, wholesome food made with genuine care and passion.