Apprentice General Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee restaurant operations and cultivate a positive team environment. This role involves training and developing staff, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of customer service and food quality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess exceptional communication skills. Join a company committed to making real food accessible and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about food and people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in the restaurant industry.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with all personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and train the restaurant team.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and ensure a clean restaurant.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

A.A. or B.A./B.S in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Responsibilities

1. Leading the restaurant team in successful day-to-day operations - by example and by being a role model of the standards and behaviors consistent with Chipotle’s values and culture
2. Acting as General Manager when General Manager is not present in restaurant
3. Training and developing the restaurant team, especially Kitchen and Service Managers
4. Ensuring that employees are paid properly, receive appropriate benefits, and are prepared for additional career opportunities
5. Identifying talent, interviewing, and hiring new Crew
6. Participating in personnel decisions regarding the restaurant team, including transfers and terminations
7. Writing schedules that meet the needs of the business so that a great customer experience is delivered while maintaining financial responsibility
8. Assisting the General Manager in performing administrative duties including payroll, inventory, food ordering, proper cash handling, etc.
9. Successfully communicating company changes/focus to the team
10. Building sales and managing the restaurant budget
11. Maintaining a clean restaurant with excellent quality food and customer service
12. Maintaining cleaning and sanitation standards within the restaurant
13. Assisting with local store marketing opportunities
14. Ensuring that safety and security standards are emphasized and adhered to, and that employees are trained in appropriate responses to unsafe situations

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be able to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant personnel
2. Speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and employees
3. Have the ability to speak, write, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
4. Be able to adapt and succeed in a fast-paced environment
5. Have previous supervisory role in the restaurant industry
6. Possess exceptional customer service skills
7. Be able to lead and develop people
8. Have experience as a Chipotle Service Manager
9. Have an A.A. or a B.A./B.S in a related field or an equivalent in education and experience
10. Have knowledge of and the ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office Suite

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 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology, and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.