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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
People development bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
holiday closures

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leader in the fast-casual dining industry known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, and real food made with wholesome ingredients, without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded with a vision to cultivate a better world through food, Chipotle has revolutionized the fast-food experience, emphasizing quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. Currently operating numerous restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique in its strategy of owning and operating all its locations in North America and Europe, setting a high standard for consistency and freshness.

The company prides itself on its passionate employees who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience. Chipotle continues to innovate in the digital space and sustainable business practices, driving forward its mission to make better food accessible to everyone. As part of its growth, Chipotle is opening new restaurants at a rapid pace, almost one every day, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.

The General Manager role at Chipotle is a dynamic leadership opportunity requiring a hands-on approach to managing both people and business operations. As a General Manager, you will lead by example, shaping the restaurant culture, hiring and developing team members, and ensuring operational excellence. You will be responsible for creating a guest-obsessed atmosphere that upholds high standards of hospitality and service speed while managing daily business functions including scheduling, profit and loss control, sales forecasting, and employee performance management.

This role demands a strong commitment to quality and compliance, ensuring the restaurant maintains food safety and operational standards. You will guide your team to deliver accurate and timely service, managing both in-person dining and digital orders. The position offers a highly engaging work environment where leadership across various shifts, including lunch, dinner, and weekends, is essential. Physical stamina is also important as the job involves standing and moving for extended periods, lifting up to 50lbs, and working in a fast-paced, temperature-variable kitchen environment.

In return for your dedication and leadership, Chipotle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, quarterly bonuses, people development bonuses, tuition assistance, paid time off, and holiday closures. This position is ideal for those who are passionate about hospitality, have prior restaurant management experience, and are excited about growing a business and leading a team in a vibrant and fast-paced setting. Join Chipotle on its mission to cultivate a better world through food, and advance your leadership career in a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant management experience required
  • Ability to stand and walk for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50lbs/25kgs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • Commitment to uphold food safety and operational standards
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Knowledge of scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • Strong leadership and people development skills
  • Creative approach to marketing and driving sales such as fundraisers and community engagement
  • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
  • Passion for hospitality and guest service

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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