Field Leader

Chipotle; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Quarterly bonus program

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Company car or mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Job summary

Chipotle is seeking a Field Leader to oversee multiple restaurant locations and drive operational excellence. You will partner with managers to ensure strong performance, guest experience, and consistent execution of standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, budgeting, and sales forecasting to meet growth targets. This role requires leadership across teams and a relentless focus on quality and service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple restaurant locations.
• Strong understanding of P&L and budget adherence.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple Chipotle locations.
• Partner with restaurant managers to ensure consistent, high‑quality guest experience.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and training to meet business goals.
• Drive sales forecasting, cost controls, and operational excellence.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

P&L management

Food safety

Staffing

Sales forecasting

Guest experience

Team development

Communication

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

Chipotle is growing fast - we're opening a restaurant every two days and we need excellent leaders to grow with us! Our Field Leaders oversee multiple restaurant locations - they understand the importance of strong partnerships with restaurant managers and how to run a great operation. At Chipotle, you'll join a team that's committed to Cultivating A Better World. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance & 401k
• Quarterly bonus program
• Opportunities for people‑development bonuses
• Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year)
• Career growth (need we say more?)
• Company car or mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday closures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• A friendly, enthusiastic attitude
• Business knowledge (P&L management, food safety, sales‑forecasting, staffing... you get the idea)
• Ability to foster and ensure a food safety first culture
• Passion for team development and leading through others
• A laser-like focus on the guest experience
• The ability to train and validate employees on key operational elements
• A team player who can jump in and assist when needed
• Previous multi‑unit restaurant experience
• The ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location

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 committed to fair employment practices at all levels of the organization without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a values‑driven, people‑first company, we are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have the opportunity to realize their full potential. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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