Apprentice General Manager

Chipotle•Palo Alto, CA
•$24 - $26

About The Position

Chipotle’s Apprentice General Managers assist with the day-to-day operations of a restaurant while learning to grow into a General Manager role. They help run a strong business, hire and train employees, and deliver a guest-focused experience. The role includes leading restaurant operations while on duty and learning business functions such as scheduling, profit and loss management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing. Apprentices work a standard 50-hour workweek, including evening and weekend shifts; applicable overtime is paid.

Requirements

  • A guest-focused passion for hospitality.
  • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Passion for growth and desire to learn the General Manager position.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for developing people and leading others.
  • Ability to work a standard 50-hour workweek, including evening and weekend shifts.
  • Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day, lift 50 pounds/25 kilograms, and perform other physical activities necessary for the job.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, interact with customers, work around varied temperatures, taste and prepare food, and communicate strongly with team members and customers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Uphold high standards of hospitality and provide a guest-focused experience.
  • Act as the leader on duty, ensuring speed of service, order accuracy, and positive guest experiences.
  • Train and develop crew members using Chipotle’s training tools and resources.
  • Ensure digital orders are delivered accurately and on time.
  • Learn and help run daily restaurant operations, including creating and managing schedules, P&L management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing.
  • Keep the dining room clean and the restaurant guest-ready.
  • Uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards.

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
  • Quarterly cash bonuses based on performance and other factors
  • 401(k)
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Applicable overtime pay
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