Assistant Manager

Chipotle•New Castle, DE

About The Position

Chipotle’s Assistant Manager, also referred to as an Apprentice, supports the day-to-day operations of a restaurant and develops the skills needed to grow into a General Manager. The role involves leading the restaurant while on duty, helping hire and train team members, and delivering an excellent guest experience. The Assistant Manager learns to manage operational responsibilities such as scheduling, profit and loss, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing. This role works a standard 50-hour workweek, with applicable overtime paid, and includes evening and weekend shifts. The physical work environment is a fast-paced kitchen and restaurant where the employee interacts with customers and team members. The position requires standing and walking around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds, working around varied temperatures, and tasting and preparing food.

Requirements

  • Have a passion for hospitality and providing a guest-focused experience.
  • Have a friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Have a desire to grow and learn the General Manager role.
  • Show genuine enthusiasm for developing people and leading others.
  • Work a standard 50-hour workweek, including evening and weekend shifts.
  • Be able to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day, lift 50 pounds, and perform other physical activities needed for the job.
  • Be able to work in varied temperatures, taste and prepare food, and communicate effectively with the Chipotle team 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 guest service.
  • Act as the leader on duty and ensure speed of service, order accuracy, and a positive guest experience.
  • Train and develop crew members using Chipotle’s training tools and resources.
  • Ensure digital orders are accurate and delivered on time.
  • Learn and help 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 ready for guests.
  • Uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Tuition assistance, subject to eligibility requirements
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday closures
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