Assistant Manager

Chipotle • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Chipotle’s Assistant Manager, referred to in the posting as an Apprentice, assists with the day-to-day operations of a restaurant and develops toward the General Manager role. The position helps run a strong business, hire and train people, and deliver a guest-focused experience. The role includes leading restaurant operations while on duty and learning business responsibilities such as scheduling, profit-and-loss management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing.

The 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 with customer interaction. The job requires standing and walking around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds/25 kilograms, working around varied temperatures, and tasting and preparing food. Strong communication with the Chipotle team and customers is required.

Requirements

• A guest-focused passion for hospitality.
• A friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• A desire to grow and 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 the team 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 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 help manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including scheduling, 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 opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures.

What This Job Offers

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