General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food. The company emphasizes wholesome ingredients without the use of artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded on the principle of cultivating a better world, Chipotle has revolutionized the fast-food industry by promoting sustainable farming practices, ethical sourcing, and community engagement. With locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out as the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in both North America and Europe. This allows Chipotle unparalleled consistency and control over quality, guest experience, and operational standards.

The company invests deeply in its mission to make better food accessible to everyone while advancing technology, digital innovation, and sustainable business practices. Chipotle integrates a people-first culture that values inclusivity and equal opportunity, ensuring a supportive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company’s growth and vision.

The General Manager role at Chipotle offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, dynamic company that is opening nearly one new restaurant every day. As a General Manager, you will lead the restaurant team from the front lines, driving business success and cultivating a winning culture where people love to work. You will be responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing crew members, shift leaders, and apprentices to become strong leaders themselves. In this leadership position, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, manage day-to-day restaurant operations, ensure high standards of food safety and hospitality, and deliver an outstanding guest experience that aligns with Chipotle’s values.

Moreover, you will control financial outcomes by managing budgets, scheduling, sales forecasting, and profit-and-loss oversight, ensuring the restaurant achieves its annual sales and cash flow goals. Your role requires working across lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide comprehensive leadership coverage at all hours of operation.

With a strong focus on community and growth, Chipotle encourages creative marketing approaches, including fundraisers and local engagements, to drive sales and build relationships. For individuals passionate about hospitality, people development, and operational excellence, this role offers a platform to develop your leadership skills and advance your career within a respected and innovative food service company.

Physically, the role demands stamina and agility, requiring you to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, stand and walk for long durations, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate effectively with team members and customers. Chipotle also offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and opportunities for bonuses and career growth. Joining Chipotle is an invitation to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to changing the face of fast food and cultivating a better world through food and leadership.