
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $51,000.00 - $70,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Quarterly bonus program
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
Career growth opportunities
Job Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leader in the fast-casual dining sector, known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded on the principle of cultivating a better world, Chipotle stands out in the industry by combining a mission-driven approach with fast and friendly service. With a presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle operates all its restaurants directly, maintaining high standards of quality and customer experience. The company is a market-leading innovator in digital ordering, technology integration, and sustainable business practices, striving to make better food accessible to everyone while fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that values employees at all levels.
The General Manager role at Chipotle is a dynamic leadership position perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality, people development, and operational excellence. As a General Manager, you will spearhead your restaurant's success by leading from the front, managing all facets of the business from recruitment to financial performance, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Chipotle is expanding rapidly, opening nearly a restaurant every day, creating vast opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. You will have the responsibility to hire, train, and mentor crew members, shift leaders, and apprentices, cultivating a winning culture rooted in enthusiasm and guest obsession. Your day-to-day activities will include overseeing scheduling, profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and managing operational standards such as food safety and compliance. This role demands a hands-on leader ready to contribute during all operating hours, including lunch, dinner, and weekends.
With a strong focus on growth, the General Manager role goes beyond basic management duties by encouraging creative marketing efforts, community engagement, and sustaining Chipotle's brand ethos. The physical demands of the job involve working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining excellent communication with the team and customers, and being active on your feet for long hours. Chipotle is dedicated to fostering a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity throughout the hiring process. Join a company that not only values your leadership but also invests in your career through tuition assistance, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. This is your chance to grow with a purpose-driven brand committed to making a meaningful impact in the food industry and the communities it serves.
The General Manager role at Chipotle is a dynamic leadership position perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality, people development, and operational excellence. As a General Manager, you will spearhead your restaurant's success by leading from the front, managing all facets of the business from recruitment to financial performance, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Chipotle is expanding rapidly, opening nearly a restaurant every day, creating vast opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. You will have the responsibility to hire, train, and mentor crew members, shift leaders, and apprentices, cultivating a winning culture rooted in enthusiasm and guest obsession. Your day-to-day activities will include overseeing scheduling, profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and managing operational standards such as food safety and compliance. This role demands a hands-on leader ready to contribute during all operating hours, including lunch, dinner, and weekends.
With a strong focus on growth, the General Manager role goes beyond basic management duties by encouraging creative marketing efforts, community engagement, and sustaining Chipotle's brand ethos. The physical demands of the job involve working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining excellent communication with the team and customers, and being active on your feet for long hours. Chipotle is dedicated to fostering a workplace that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity throughout the hiring process. Join a company that not only values your leadership but also invests in your career through tuition assistance, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. This is your chance to grow with a purpose-driven brand committed to making a meaningful impact in the food industry and the communities it serves.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous restaurant management experience required, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
- Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day
- Ability to lift 50lbs/25kgs
- Capacity to work varied temperatures and fast-paced kitchen environment
- Willingness to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
- Strong communication skills
- Genuine enthusiasm for leading and developing teams
Job Qualifications
- Previous restaurant management experience
- Experience with scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Ability to creatively approach marketing and driving sales such as fundraisers and community engagement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for hospitality and guest service
- High school diploma or equivalent
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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