Apprentice Hourly

Chipotle • Minooka, IL

3d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Chipotle Apprentices assist with the day-to-day operations of a restaurant while developing the skills needed to grow into a General Manager role. The position involves learning how to run a strong business, hire and train team members, and deliver an excellent guest experience. Apprentices act as the leader on duty and help maintain operational, food safety, and compliance standards. The role requires a standard 50-hour workweek, including evening and weekend shifts; applicable overtime is paid.

The work environment is a fast-paced kitchen and restaurant, with regular customer interaction. The work involves standing and walking around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds, working around varied temperatures, tasting and preparing food, and communicating with team members and customers.

Requirements

• Guest-focused passion for hospitality.
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• Passion for growth and a 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 up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical activities necessary for the role.
• Ability to work around varied temperatures, taste and prepare food, and communicate with the Chipotle team and customers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards of hospitality and provide an excellent guest 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 support day-to-day 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, including 401(k).
• Quarterly bonus program and performance-based quarterly cash bonuses.
• Tuition assistance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time.
• Holiday closures.
• Applicable overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed