Apprentice Facilities Manager

Chipotle; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice, Facilities Manager to oversee Facilities Specialists in a regional microarea, including budget oversight, project scope, and mentorship.

You will lead safety, asset control, and operations across multiple restaurants, ensuring high standards of maintenance and cost discipline. The role emphasizes ownership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration with store staff and vendors in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred.
• Facilities experience in either the Specialist or Manager role.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ownership mindset and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Facilities related items within a microregion, including 4-6 direct reports.
• Ensure regional Facilities Specialists meet budgetary requirements for M&R and reinvestment work.
• Mentor and develop FSs; drive ownership and performance.
• Maintain FS inventory, ensure trucks and uniforms meet standards, and complete paperwork timely.
• Foster vendor relationships and clear cross-functional communications.
• Lead minor remodel projects; coordinate with Regional FM.
• Attend kick-off calls when the FM is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Ownership mentality

Supervisory skills

Travel ability

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Reporting Services

Job description

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Apprentice, Facilities Manager , you will act as a Facilities Specialist (FS) for a smaller number of designated restaurants while performing additional tasks such as managing minor remodel projects and reinvestment work, handling and resolving unplanned emergencies, assist with budget forecasting and mentoring FS development. He/she leads the Ownership program for their designated region while ensuring that FS's meet targeted participation levels for their applicable restaurants. The AFM also identifies potential FS candidates and trains newly hired FS's within their region. He/she works with the Facilities Manager (FM) to monitor the budget and communicate with their regional Ops team. The AFM communicates with vendors regarding expectations and quality control for their region as it relates to daily M&R issues or reinvestment projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all Facilities related items within a microregion. Including 4-6 direct reports.
• Ensuring regional Facilities Specialists are meeting/exceeding the requirements for budgetary compliance as it relates to M&R and assisting with specific trouble areas by identifying M&R discrepancies
• Mentoring and developing FS's; demonstrating respect for them as individuals and showing appreciation for their efforts and contributions. Driving all aspects of the Facilities Specialist's performance and Ownership; serving as a Facilities Leader for restaurants within their respective regions.
• Ensures that FS inventory stock levels are appropriate , work trucks are clean, uniform is up to standard, and paperwork is completed in a timely manner . Ensures the compliance of internal policies and procedures (e.g., people, safety, assets, travel, inventory, and p-card processes)
• Empowering FS's to deliver high standards and expectations based off of area restaurant visits, interactions with restaurant staff, and maintaining vendor relationships
• Engaging in clear, consistent communications with Wynkoop staff, property management, lease administration, field leadership, restaurant staff, and other Development staff.
• Leading minor remodel projects as assigned from Regional FM (e.g., scoping work, bid requests, approval, budgetary guidelines and communication with all appropriate departments )
• Attends kick off calls when FM is unable.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required .
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.
• Have Facilities experience in either the Specialist or Manager role
• Have knowledge of and the ability to perform the Facilities Specialist job
• Possess strong supervisory and organizational skills
• Be able to identify top performers, show ability to empower team, develop great leaders, ensure high standards and remove obstacles
• Have thorough knowledge of Chipotle culture and be committed to the values of the company as well as high level of Ownership mentality
• Be a top performer with great mentoring/leadership abilities
• Have the ability to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s)
• Be knowledgeable of and have the ability to use a PC to access common programs used on a regular basis such as Excel, Word, and Reporting Services.
• Be able to travel occasionally
• Have a P-Card Excellence Rating of 2 or better, and minimal inventory variances of less than $300 per quarter for past year
• Have sign-off from RD/TD for mentoring/leadership abilities within the region
• Possess Ownership within assigned restaurants at a minimum of 85% average

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $77,000.00-$110,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• sick leave
• vacation time

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With