Apprentice General Manager

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See what being an Apprentice General Manager is all about, from daily responsibilities to general requirements.

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.

The Opportunity

Responsibilities

In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Leading the restaurant team in successful day-to-day operations - by example and by being a role model of the standards and behaviors consistent with Chipotle's values and culture
• Acting as General Manager when General Manager is not present in restaurant
• Training and developing the restaurant team, especially Kitchen and Service Managers
• Ensuring that employees are paid properly, receive appropriate benefits, and are prepared for additional career opportunities
• Identifying talent, interviewing, and hiring new Crew
• Participating in personnel decisions regarding the restaurant team, including transfers and terminations
• Writing schedules that meet the needs of the business so that a great customer experience is delivered while maintaining financial responsibility
• Assisting the General Manager in performing administrative duties including payroll, inventory, food ordering, proper cash handling, etc.
• Successfully communicating company changes / focus to the team
• Building sales and managing the restaurant budget
• Maintaining a clean restaurant with excellent quality food and customer service
• Maintaining cleaning and sanitation standards within the restaurant
• Assisting with local store marketing opportunities
• Ensuring that safety and security standards are emphasized and adhered to, and that employees are trained in appropriate responses to unsafe situations

The Ideal Candidate Will

Who We Are

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 passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and / or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and / or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.

Job Number JR-2025-00267374