Coordinator, Licensing

Chipotle Mexican Grill • Columbus, OH

41d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Coordinator, Licensing, you will be responsible for managing a comprehensive catalog of multi-jurisdictional licenses and permits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at the local, county, and state levels for Chipotle restaurant locations. This role requires strong attention to detail and involves independently researching, obtaining, and maintaining operational licenses for new restaurant openings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in a related field and/or equivalent in experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in licensing/permitting, regulatory or legal admin, or multi-unit real estate/operations support strongly desired.
• Clear written and verbal communication with the ability to be clear and professional with internal and external partners.
• Possess an analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and anomalies, and surface insights to inform next steps.
• Have knowledge of and the ability to use a PC along with MS Office Suite software
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to manage projects and deadlines successfully.
• Have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail, documentation, and follow-through
• Highly collaborative with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment, demonstrating curiosity, fostering positivity, and sharing ideas and recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to work onsite during core business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant or retail multi-unit background preferred.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdiction filings, inspections, or agency interactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and manage timely renewal of existing restaurant operational licenses by working closely with government agencies, inspectors, facilities, property management, and food safety to ensure restaurants remain in compliance.
• Research and procure of new existing restaurant licenses by collaborating with government agencies and inspectors, to adapt to rapidly changing regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain licensing software and reporting while adhering to internal compliance controls for payment integration validation.
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure required parties are involved in various stages of the licensing procurement and approval process.
• Monitor and analyze efficiencies, effectiveness of licensing process and procedures, and impact on the business.
• Provide insight and reporting to management to assist the finance planning & analysis team with planning and budgeting expenses related to licensing and compliance or any other affected area.
• Process licensing violations and compliance; serving as the secondary liaison with Operations, attorneys, and governmental agencies to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with external and internal legal team, and marketing and insurance brokers regarding special events and special projects.
• Present project results, recommendations, and solutions to Licensing management.
• Provide meaningful insight to stakeholders on trends and cost-savings opportunities on licensing, compliance, and any other affected areas.
• Administrate various programs the Licensing department is responsible for including, but not limited to, the ServSafe program, alcohol procurement and purchasing, back of house poster program, and license board auditing.
• Ownership over specific operational Licensing geographic region including case management system in ServiceNow.
• Initiate and seek out special projects or support assigned special projects as needed.
• Provide best in class customer service to restaurant operators who require licensing support.

Benefits

• You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors.
• Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees