General Manager

General Manager

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

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 General Managers lead from the front and in this role, you'll hire and develop great people, build a winning culture, and run a strong business. You'll join a team that's committed to Cultivating a Better World while sharpening your leadership and operations skills along the way. If building teams and growing a business excites you, keep reading to learn more!

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

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 the 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

A Guest Obsessed passion for hospitality

Friendly and enthusiastic attitude

Genuine enthusiasm for people development and leading others

Previous restaurant management experience required, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting

A creative approach to marketing and driving sales (fundraisers, community engagement, etc.)

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

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $58,000.00–$82,000.00. You are also eligible for quarterly cash bonuses based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit for more details.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. 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.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices at all levels of the organization without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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 View email address on financialjobbank.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.

Job Number JR-2026-01263284