General Manager

About the Role

Chipotle is growing fast, opening a restaurant almost every day, and we need leaders to grow with us. As a General Manager, you’ll lead from the front, hiring and developing great people, building a winning culture, and running a strong business. Join us in Cultivating a Better World while sharpening your leadership and operations skills.

Responsibilities

• Uphold top-notch standards of excellence and hospitality, ensuring a guest-obsessed experience.
• Ensure speed of service, accuracy, and a positive guest experience.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and people processes.
• Train and develop crew members, shift leaders, and Apprentices using Chipotle’s training tools.
• Direct team members to deliver accurate and on-time digital orders.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including scheduling, P&L control, sales forecasting, and recruiting.
• Maintain a clean dining room and ensure the restaurant is always guest-ready.
• Uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards.
• Achieve overall financial success, including annual sales and cash flow goals.
• Work a schedule that includes lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership across all hours of operation.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience required, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting.
• Creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.).

Skills

• Guest-obsessed passion for hospitality.
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others.

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day, lift 50 lbs./25 kgs., and perform other physical activities necessary for the job. It involves working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, interacting with customers, and working around varied temperatures, including tasting and preparing food. Strong communication with the Chipotle team and customers is essential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Quarterly bonus program.
• Opportunities for people development bonuses.
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Career growth.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $55,000.00–$77,500.00. You are also eligible for quarterly cash bonuses based on performance and other factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education.