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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
People development bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Career growth opportunities
Paid Time Off
holiday closures

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its dedication to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food. The company stands out in the industry by committing to wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainable business practices and digital innovation. With locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle uniquely owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and brand experience worldwide. The company fosters an environment driven by values, inclusivity, and a people-first approach, making it a top employer for those passionate about hospitality and leadership.

The General Manager role at Chipotle offers a vibrant opportunity for professionals looking to sharpen their leadership and operational skills in a fast-growing company that is expanding with nearly a new restaurant opening every day. As a General Manager, you will lead from the front, building and developing effective teams, creating a winning culture, and driving business success. This role is essential in upholding the company’s mission to cultivate a better world by making better food accessible to everyone. The position involves comprehensive responsibility for the restaurant’s day-to-day operations, including recruitment, training, scheduling, P&L management, sales forecasting, and maintaining high standards of hospitality and food safety.

This full-time leadership role requires someone with a passion for guest service and people development, capable of ensuring top-notch standards of excellence, speed of service, and accuracy while also fostering a positive team atmosphere. You will be accountable for the financial success of the restaurant, including meeting sales and cash flow targets, and will work closely with your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role demands hands-on involvement in all operational aspects, ensuring the restaurant remains guest-ready, clean, compliant with food safety regulations, and capable of executing digital orders with precision.

Working as a General Manager at Chipotle is not just about operations—it’s an opportunity to influence community engagement and marketing efforts creatively, helping to drive sales through fundraising events and local partnerships. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts, to provide strong leadership during all hours of operation. This position is ideal for those with prior restaurant management experience who are enthusiastic about leading teams and contributing to a company renowned for its ethical sourcing, innovation, and commitment to a better future for food and farming.

Employment offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, quarterly and people development bonuses, tuition assistance (subject to eligibility), paid time off, and holiday closures. Chipotle is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce, offering reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and ensuring fair employment practices regardless of personal characteristics. Working at Chipotle means joining a mission-driven company that not only serves delicious food but also strives to make a positive impact on communities and the environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, lunch, and dinner shifts
  • Capacity to stand and walk for 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to uphold food safety and operational standards

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
  • A guest obsessed passion for hospitality
  • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
  • Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
  • Creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement)

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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