General Manager

Chipotle • Savannah, GA

22d

About The Position

Chipotle General Managers lead restaurant operations and teams, hiring and developing employees, building a strong culture, and managing the business. They are responsible for hospitality and guest experience, operational standards, employee development, restaurant financial performance, and day-to-day execution. The role includes working lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership throughout restaurant operating hours. The physical work environment is a fast-paced kitchen with customer interaction and varied temperatures. The position involves tasting and preparing food and requires standing and walking around the restaurant for up to 10 hours a day, lifting up to 50 pounds/25 kilograms, and other physical activities needed to perform the job.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant management experience, including scheduling, P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and recruiting.
• Passion for hospitality and providing a guest-focused experience.
• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
• 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 job.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, interact with customers, work around varied temperatures, and taste and prepare food.
• Strong communication with the Chipotle team and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Creative approach to marketing and driving sales, such as fundraisers and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards of hospitality and provide a guest-focused experience.
• Ensure speed of service, order accuracy, and positive guest experiences.
• 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.
• Direct team members to deliver accurate and timely digital orders.
• 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 overall financial success and achieve its annual sales and cash flow plan.
• Work lunch, dinner, and weekend shifts to provide leadership across all hours of operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Quarterly bonus program
• People development bonuses
• Tuition assistance, subject to eligibility requirements
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holiday closures

What This Job Offers

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