General Manager

Chipotle•Minnetonka, MN

4d•$55,000 - $77,500

About The Position

Chipotle’s General Manager leads restaurant operations, people development, and business performance. The role involves hiring and developing employees, building a strong team culture, delivering excellent hospitality, and managing the restaurant’s daily operations and financial results. General Managers use Chipotle’s training resources to develop crew members, shift leaders, and Apprentices, and uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards. The position works across lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership throughout restaurant operating hours. The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and interaction with customers. Physical demands include 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. The role also requires strong communication with team members and customers. The stated base pay range is $55,000 to $77,500, with eligibility for quarterly cash bonuses based on performance and other factors. Chipotle offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, vacation time, and other benefits; eligibility requirements may apply to some programs.

Requirements

Previous restaurant management experience, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting.
Passion for hospitality and a guest-focused approach.
Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
Genuine enthusiasm for developing people and leading others.
Ability to stand and walk around the restaurant for 10 hours a day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds (25 kilograms) and perform other physical activities necessary for the role.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, interact with customers, work around varied temperatures, and taste and prepare food.
Strong communication with the Chipotle team and customers.

Responsibilities

Uphold high standards of hospitality and deliver a positive guest experience.
Ensure speed and accuracy of service, including accurate and timely digital orders.
Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, people processes, and performance management.
Train and develop crew members, shift leaders, and Apprentices using Chipotle training tools and resources.
Manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including scheduling, P&L control and management, sales forecasting, recruiting, and interviewing.
Keep the dining room clean and the restaurant guest-ready.
Uphold food safety, operational, and compliance standards.
Manage the restaurant’s financial performance and achieve its annual sales and cash flow plan.
Work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership across all operating hours.
Use marketing approaches such as fundraisers and community engagement to drive sales.