
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain committed to cultivating a better world through responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a pioneer in the food industry, Chipotle stands apart by challenging the norms of typical fast-food experiences. With restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and authentic service from every location. The company is deeply invested in driving positive change, not only in the realm of food but also by supporting initiatives aimed at transforming farming and food systems globally. It combines a mission-driven ethos with innovative digital tools and sustainable business practices to make better food accessible to everyone, fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and responsibility.
The General Manager role at Chipotle is an exceptional opportunity for dynamic leaders who thrive on building and developing teams, managing business operations, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. As Chipotle is growing rapidly, opening nearly one new restaurant daily, the demand for strong leadership is high, and General Managers are critical in steering this growth. This full-time role requires managing all aspects of restaurant operations from hiring, training, and people development to operational management including scheduling, P&L control, sales forecasting, and compliance with food safety standards. A General Manager at Chipotle leads by example, maintaining a relentless focus on guest satisfaction, speeding service without compromising quality, and ensuring every restaurant reflects Chipotle's core values.
General Managers are responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle, creating a positive dining environment, and ensuring the business meets its financial targets through effective cost management and sales growth initiatives. The role demands flexible scheduling with coverage across lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to ensure leadership presence during all hours of operation. This position offers extensive career growth opportunities, access to educational support through tuition assistance, and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. Embracing Chipotle’s commitment to fairness and diversity, this role provides an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow and contribute meaningfully.
The General Manager role at Chipotle is an exceptional opportunity for dynamic leaders who thrive on building and developing teams, managing business operations, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. As Chipotle is growing rapidly, opening nearly one new restaurant daily, the demand for strong leadership is high, and General Managers are critical in steering this growth. This full-time role requires managing all aspects of restaurant operations from hiring, training, and people development to operational management including scheduling, P&L control, sales forecasting, and compliance with food safety standards. A General Manager at Chipotle leads by example, maintaining a relentless focus on guest satisfaction, speeding service without compromising quality, and ensuring every restaurant reflects Chipotle's core values.
General Managers are responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle, creating a positive dining environment, and ensuring the business meets its financial targets through effective cost management and sales growth initiatives. The role demands flexible scheduling with coverage across lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to ensure leadership presence during all hours of operation. This position offers extensive career growth opportunities, access to educational support through tuition assistance, and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. Embracing Chipotle’s commitment to fairness and diversity, this role provides an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can grow and contribute meaningfully.
Job Requirements
- 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 or 25kgs
- Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and interacting with customers
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible availability to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
Job Qualifications
- Previous restaurant management experience including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
- Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
- Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
- A guest obsessed passion for hospitality
- A 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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