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General Managers

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $51,000.00 - $70,500.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Quarterly bonus program
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
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Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain that prides itself on providing responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded with a vision to cultivate a better world by transforming the fast-food experience, Chipotle has grown rapidly with locations not only across the United States but also in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Unlike many other restaurant chains of its size, Chipotle owns and operates all of its restaurants across North America and Europe, enabling it to tightly control quality, consistency, and guest experience from kitchen to customer. Chipotle's commitment to innovation and sustainability extends beyond the food itself, encompassing digital enhancements, technology adoption, and sustainable business practices. As a company firmly rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Chipotle actively recruits world-class talent and fosters a culture that promotes belonging at every level of the organization. This forward-thinking approach has helped carve a unique space in the food industry as an innovator and leader dedicated to better food accessibility and guest satisfaction.

The General Manager opportunity at Chipotle presents an exciting leadership role ideal for those passionate about hospitality, team-building, and operational excellence. As a General Manager, you will lead by example within a fast-paced and customer-centric environment, managing all aspects of restaurant operations while nurturing a winning culture rooted in Chipotle's mission to cultivate a better world. Your responsibilities will encompass hiring, training, and developing your team members, including shift leaders and apprentices, empowering them to deliver stellar guest experiences every day. You will be accountable for operational performance, including scheduling, financial management such as profit and loss oversight, sales forecasting, and maintaining rigorous food safety and compliance standards. This role requires enthusiasm for guest service, a creative mindset toward marketing and community engagement, and a strong commitment to employee development. Working in collaboration with your team, you will execute strategies to ensure restaurant readiness, efficient service of digital orders, and fiscal success. The position demands physical stamina due to the nature of the work environment and the need for in-person leadership during varied shifts including lunch, dinner, and weekends. Chipotle offers employees a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, a quarterly bonus program, tuition assistance, paid time off, and holiday closures. This is a full-time leadership role that promises not only professional growth but also the opportunity to be part of a company that is reshaping the fast-food landscape with a conscious approach to food and people management. If you are driven to inspire teams and create memorable guest experiences in a thriving, dynamic atmosphere, this General Manager position with Chipotle represents a perfect career advancement path.

Job Requirements

  • Previous experience in restaurant management
  • Ability to work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Commitment to upholding food safety and operational standards
  • Relevant knowledge of scheduling, P&L control, sales forecasting, recruiting, and employee performance management

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
  • 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)
  • 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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