General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established with a mission to cultivate a better world through sustainable and responsible food practices, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Unlike many other restaurant companies of its size, Chipotle exclusively owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, maintaining direct oversight to ensure quality and consistency. With a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences, Chipotle continually innovates within the food industry by embracing digital technology, sustainable business practices, and cutting-edge operational standards. The brand is deeply committed to accessibility, making better food available to everyone while leading conversations around the future of farming and food.

The position of General Manager at Chipotle is a pivotal leadership role designed for individuals eager to lead with passion and grow alongside the company’s rapid expansion, with new restaurants opening nearly every day. As a General Manager, you will play an instrumental role in cultivating a positive workplace culture, recruiting and developing outstanding team members, and driving operational excellence. This full-time leadership role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, tuition assistance (subject to eligibility), plus quarterly and people development bonuses. Chipotle fosters career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where leadership and operational prowess are honed daily.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all facets of restaurant management, including scheduling, profit and loss accountability, sales forecasting, compliance, food safety standards, and ensuring exemplary guest service. Your leadership will ensure that each restaurant operates efficiently while delivering the highest standards of hospitality and quality. You will also develop and train crew members, shift leaders, and apprentices using Chipotle’s comprehensive training tools, ensuring a well-informed and motivated team. The role demands hands-on involvement and flexibility as you work across lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts, providing visible leadership throughout all operational hours.

Working in a fast-paced kitchen and restaurant environment, the General Manager role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and engage directly with customers and team members. The role requires a detail-oriented leader with strong communication skills, a passion for people development, and the ability to creatively market and drive sales through community engagement and fundraisers.

Chipotle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices, diversity, and inclusion. The company fosters a respectful and supportive workplace where all employees can reach their full potential. Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations to fully participate in the hiring process as mandated by applicable laws.