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CHIPOTLE CAREER PATH
& COMPENSATION
OUR SALARIED MANAGERS EARN MORE THAN
$63,000*
OUR RESTAURATEUR-LEVEL MANAGERS EARN MORE THAN
$106,000*
*on average, including all compensation and available benefits
START YOUR CAREER ROLLING
97%
OF OUR MANAGERS STARTED OUT ROLLING BURRITOS*
*In 2011 97% of our salaried managers were promoted from hourly positions within Chipotle.
One of the many reasons why Chipotle is unlike other fast food companies is the fact that nearly all of the leaders are promoted from our crew.
Many restaurant companies hire "professional" managers to run their restaurants and almost never look to their crews for new leaders. But last year at Chipotle, 97% of our general managers were promoted from our crews and because our company is growing, there's plenty of opportunity.
Countless people who came simply looking for a job now find themselves leading dozens, or even thousands of people while enjoying a career that is totally fulfilling, fun, and financially rewarding beyond anything they thought possible. It's pretty simple: If you work hard, you'll get noticed and before you know it, you'll be on a roll.
NO EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
WE'RE NOT LIKE OTHER FAST FOOD COMPANIES AND IT STARTS WITH OUR PEOPLE.
When Steve Ells started Chipotle back in 1993, he only intended to open one restaurant—not a chain of more than 1,200. Because of that, he broke all of the rules and Chipotle became a new kind of fast food restaurant. In fact, we do just about everything differently and it starts with the people we hire to work in our restaurants.
We've learned that experience in other fast food restaurants isn't of much value at Chipotle. That's because we really cook food at Chipotle. And that's just the beginning of what we do differently. Our Crew members learn what they need to do on the job and in turn, they become the future leaders of our company. It's on-the-job training like you have never had before.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
FROM CREW TO RESTAURATEUR: REAL STORIES OF CHIPOTLE EMPLOYEES.
CULTIVATING FUTURE LEADERS
THE CHIPOTLE PEOPLE CULTURE
STARTED AS CREW:2003RESTAURANTS
HE NOW OVERSEES:57
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SAHUL
Q: Why did you make the decision to work at Chipotle?
A: I was staying with my dad's side of the family and was just looking for a summer job. I saw a new Chipotle location and decided to ask for an application. I didn't know at the time that this would turn into the career I have today, but I loved the food and thought it would be a fun place to work.
Q: How long did it take you to be promoted?
A: It took about 9 months to be promoted to General Manager and this was before the Restaurateur position existed so I waited a few years for that next promotion. Today, 8 years after starting with Chipotle I am a Team Director overseeing 50+ restaurants and 1400+ employees.
Q: How has Chipotle impacted your life?
A: Chipotle has changed my entire family's life. I didn't have a lot growing up and now I have been able to change that cycle for my family. I bought my first home and have been able to provide a great life for my family. I can't imagine what my life would be like if I did not make the decision to work here.
Q: What is your favorite menu item?
A: Chicken burrito with cilantro lime rice, vegetarian black beans, roasted chili corn salsa, green tomatillo salsa, sour cream and cheese.
Q: What advice do you have for someone interested in Chipotle?
A: Be prepared to work hard in order to be successful here. You must be able to elevate the people around you. Chipotle is all about the people culture and believes that the only way to run great restaurants is by having the best team of people.
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SAHUL
STARTED AS CREW:
2003
RESTAURANTS
HE NOW OVERSEES:
57
REAL CHIPOTLE STORIES
Chipotle is full of employees who have achieved more than they ever thought possible. Here are just a few examples of our employees who started as crew and now oversee multiple restaurants.
STARTED AS CREW:2002RESTAURANTS
SHE NOW OVERSEES:1
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ESME
Q: Why did you make the decision to work at Chipotle?
A: Every time I went to chipotle I had a fantastic experience, the food was delicious and it tasted different from other fast food restaurants. The way the employees treated me as a customer was amazing. I never saw anyone upset and it seemed like everyone really enjoyed their job.
Q: How long did it take you to be promoted?
A: It took me a while to become General Manager, mostly because I just wasn't ready for it yet. After that, it only took me 5 months to get promoted to Restaurateur.
Q: What advice do you have for someone interested in Chipotle?
A: Be ready for an experience that will change all aspects of life, that include the way they eat and the opportunity to help and develop others to be a part of the great people culture that we have here.
Q: How does Chipotle compare to other companies you worked for?
A: Chipotle empowers you to make your own decisions. We are also impacting food culture by supporting local farmers. The way this company cares about the environment, its customers, and the animals really is special and something you don't see any other fast food chain do at all!
Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
A: I love to spend time with my daughter by going to the movies together and shopping. I also love art, dance and spending time with my family and best friends.
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ESME
STARTED AS CREW:
2002
RESTAURANTS
SHE NOW OVERSEES:
1
STARTED AS CREW:2005RESTAURANTS
SHE NOW OVERSEES:2
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ANGEL
Q: Why did you make the decision to work at Chipotle?
A: I started to work for Chipotle while I was in College. I heard that Chipotle had paid breaks and you ate for free - perfect in the eyes of a college student! I brought in my resume, filled out an application and an interview or two later, I was hired!
Q: How long did it take you to be promoted?
A: I worked at Chipotle while I was still in college so I took about 4 years to grow from crew member to General Manager. After being a GM for a year and a half, I was promoted to Restaurateur.
Q: What is your favorite menu item?
A: My first love was a steak burrito with black beans, hot salsa, and guacamole. My current obsession is the vegetarian salad with black beans, fajitas, tomatillo green salsa and guacamole.
Q: What advice do you have for someone interested in Chipotle?
A: Chipotle is more than just coming in for a paycheck and it doesn't matter if you work 2 or 5 days a week. It is about enjoying what you do, the people you work with and making an impact every day you come to work. If you are passionate about food, enjoy working with people and commit yourself to more than just your own success, you'll fit in just fine.
Q: How does Chipotle compare to other companies you worked for?
A: In my previous jobs, the opportunity to grow did not even exist or it would take someone a lifetime to be recognized or given a promotion. I believe that this is one reason why I love my job so much is because at Chipotle all of our best employees are recognized and given the opportunity to grow.
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ANGEL
STARTED AS CREW:
2005
RESTAURANTS
SHE NOW OVERSEES:
2
CHANGE JOBS, CHANGE THE WORLD
HELP US CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD AND BE A PART OF SOMETHING INCREDIBLE.
WORKING AT CHIPOTLE EVEN LOOKS DIFFERENT
WE SERVE FOOD FAST, BUT THAT'S ALL WE HAVE IN COMMON WITH TYPICAL FAST FOOD.