Assistant General Manager

Chipotle • Ames, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Chipotle’s Assistant General Manager role, also referred to in the posting as an Apprentice, supports the day-to-day operation of a restaurant and offers a path to grow into a General Manager position. The role involves leading restaurant operations, developing employees, and providing a high-quality guest experience while learning business management responsibilities such as scheduling, profit and loss management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing.

The position works in a fast-paced kitchen and customer-facing environment. It requires a standard 50-hour workweek, including evening and weekend shifts, with applicable overtime paid. Physical duties include standing and walking around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds/25 kilograms, and performing other activities needed to complete the job. The work also involves varied temperatures, tasting and preparing food, and frequent communication with team members and customers.

Requirements

• 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 varied temperatures, taste and prepare food, and communicate with team members and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous restaurant management experience, including scheduling, profit and loss management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards of hospitality and provide a positive guest experience.
• Act as the leader on duty, ensuring speed of service and order accuracy.
• Train and develop crew members using Chipotle’s training tools and resources.
• Ensure digital orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Learn and manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including scheduling, profit and loss 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 opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures.

What This Job Offers

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