Apprentice Hourly

About the role

Cultivate a better world. Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast‑food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone. Chipotle is growing fast – we’re opening a restaurant almost every day, and we need leaders to grow with us! Our Apprentices have a strong desire to grow into General Managers by assisting in the day‑to‑day operations of our restaurants. You’ll learn what it takes to run a strong business, hire and train great people, and deliver a Guest Obsessed experience. At Chipotle, you’ll join a team that’s committed to Cultivating A Better World.

Responsibilities

• Be guest obsessed – uphold top‑notch standards of excellence and hospitality
• Act as the leader on duty, ensuring speed of service, accuracy, and positive guest experience
• Train and develop crew members utilizing Chipotle’s training tools and resources
• Ensure digital orders are delivered accurately and on time
• Learn to run the day‑to‑day operational business of your restaurant (creating and managing a schedule, P&L 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
• Work a standard 50‑hour workweek (with applicable overtime paid), including evening and weekend shifts

Qualifications

• A Guest Obsessed passion for hospitality
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
• Passion for growth with a desire to learn the General Manager position
• Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others
• Previous restaurant management experience preferred, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting
• Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day, lift 50 lbs./25 kg., and perform other physical activities required for the role
• Comfort working around varied temperatures, tasting and preparing food
• Strong communication with the Chipotle team and customers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance & retirement savings plan
• Quarterly bonus program
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Career growth
• Paid time off
• Holiday closures

About the company

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees