APPRENTICE GENERAL MANAGER

Chipotle - Fort Hood, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Hood, TX

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The position involves leading the restaurant team in daily operations at Chipotle, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards. The role includes acting as a General Manager in their absence, training and developing staff, managing schedules, and maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service. The ideal candidate will foster a positive work environment and support the growth of team members while ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading the restaurant team in successful day-to-day operations by example and as a role model of Chipotle's values.
• Acting as General Manager when the General Manager is not present in the restaurant.
• Training and developing the restaurant team, especially Kitchen and Service Managers.
• Ensuring employees are paid properly, receive appropriate benefits, and are prepared for career opportunities.
• Identifying talent, interviewing, and hiring new Crew members.
• Participating in personnel decisions regarding the restaurant team, including transfers and terminations.
• Writing schedules that meet business needs while maintaining financial responsibility.
• Assisting the General Manager with administrative duties including payroll, inventory, food ordering, and cash handling.
• Communicating company changes and focus to the team effectively.
• Building sales and managing the restaurant budget.
• Maintaining a clean restaurant with excellent quality food and customer service.
• Ensuring cleaning and sanitation standards are upheld within the restaurant.
• Assisting with local store marketing opportunities.
• Emphasizing and adhering to safety and security standards, training employees in appropriate responses to unsafe situations.

Requirements

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant personnel.
• Clear communication skills and attentive listening to guests and employees.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
• Adaptability and success in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous supervisory experience in the restaurant industry.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and develop people.
• Experience as a Chipotle Service Manager.
• A.A. or B.A./B.S in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.