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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $77,500.00
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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
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
holiday closures

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain that is revolutionizing the fast food industry by focusing on responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established with a mission to cultivate a better world, Chipotle is not just about quick service but about changing the face of fast food by pioneering sustainable restaurant practices, supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food, and ensuring that better food is accessible to everyone. The company operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and is unique in that it fully owns and operates all its locations in North America and Europe. Chipotle's brand is synonymous with innovation, digital technology leadership, and sustainable business practices, making it a sought-after employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

The opportunity to join Chipotle as a General Manager comes with the chance to be part of a vibrant, fast-growing organization that is opening new restaurants almost every day. This role is crucial for those interested in leadership, team development, and operational excellence in a food service context. As a General Manager at Chipotle, you'll lead from the front, hiring and mentoring team members, cultivating a positive and winning culture, and managing daily business operations to ensure the restaurant achieves financial and customer service goals. This full-time position involves diverse responsibilities such as managing staff schedules, overseeing profit and loss, ensuring food safety and compliance standards, and driving sales through creative marketing initiatives and community engagement. The role also demands physical endurance and a passion for hospitality, with work schedules covering lunch, dinner, and weekends, to provide consistent leadership throughout operating hours. Chipotle offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, quarterly bonuses, tuition assistance, paid time off, and holiday closures, emphasizing their commitment to employee growth and well-being. This is an exceptional career growth opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and leadership in a fast-paced environment with a company that values its people and the planet.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift 50lbs/25kgs
  • Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen or restaurant environment
  • Willingness to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Passion for hospitality and team leadership

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • Strong leadership and people development skills
  • A genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and guest experience
  • Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
  • Creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

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… you get the idea)
  • 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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