Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $58,000.00 - $82,000.00
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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 cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients, without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as an innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. What sets Chipotle apart is its unique position as the only restaurant company of its size to own and operate all its restaurants in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and control over its operations. Chipotle is passionate about providing guests with an exceptional dining experience by combining fast service with high standards for food quality and hospitality. The company maintains a firm commitment to sustainable business practices, digital innovation, and making healthy, better food accessible to everyone. This commitment is deeply embedded in the company culture and embodied in its mission to reshape the future of fast food and farming.

The available role is for a General Manager at Chipotle, a leadership position that plays a critical role in managing restaurant operations at a rapidly growing organization opening nearly one restaurant daily. The General Manager will lead from the front, building and nurturing strong teams dedicated to excellent service and operational efficiency. This position offers an opportunity to develop key leadership and management skills while overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, and financial accountability. General Managers will be responsible for driving business success by ensuring the highest standards of hospitality, food safety, operational compliance, and guest experience. They will also focus on community engagement and creative marketing efforts to promote growth. The role requires working a flexible schedule, including lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts, to provide leadership across all hours of operation. Chipotle offers competitive compensation estimated between $58,000 and $82,000 annually, along with quarterly cash bonuses based on performance and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This role is ideal for someone with restaurant management experience who is passionate about people development, customer service, and growing a thriving business in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

Job Requirements

  • Previous restaurant management experience
  • Knowledge of P&L management and financial accountability
  • Ability to create and manage schedules effectively
  • Strong understanding of food safety standards and operational compliance
  • Experience in recruiting, hiring, and employee development
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including lunch, dinner, and weekends
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for 10 hours a day and lift up to 50lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant management experience required, 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
  • A creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.)

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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