Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a good place to work?
Company Overview
Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells in Colorado, Chipotle popularized customizable Mexican-style burritos and bowls. With over 2,900 locations globally, it offers jobs in food service, management, and corporate roles. Fun fact: Chipotle's growth was initially funded by a $1.5 million investment from McDonald’s.
Rating Distribution
280 ratings
Website:
www.chipotle.comCompany Size:
104,000+ employees
Founded in:
1993
Location:
Newport Beach, CA
Industry:
Food Services (Fast Food)
Revenue:
Revenue not available
CEO:
Brian Niccol
Summary of Chipotle Mexican Grill Employee Feedback (AI-Generated)
Disclaimer: This review has been generated by AI based on employee feedback. It may not fully represent the company under the current filters. The AI attempts to analyze patterns in reviews but may not capture all nuances of the workplace experience.
Highlights
Pros
- Inconsistent Teamwork and Positive Colleague Relationships (occasionally noted)
- Potential for Hourly Work (though often limited by scheduling)
- Positive Interpersonal Relationships (reported in some locations)
- Teamwork encouraged in some locations
Cons
- Unpredictable and Restrictive Scheduling (driven by sick leave coverage)
- Insufficient Staffing Levels Leading to Increased Workload & Burnout
- High-Pressure Operational Environment & Frequent Corrections
- Perceived Disconnect Between Compensation and Role Demands
Chipotle Mexican Grill is $27, with most salaries ranging from $18 to $42. Compensation can vary depending on job title, experience level, and location.
Service Leader
General Manager
Kitchen Leader
Kitchen Leader
Apprentice General Manager
Kitchen Leader
Crew
General Manager
Crew Member
General Manager

Service Leader
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Service Leader
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 Service Leader is responsible for maintaining a positive customer experience by ensuring safe and quality food is prepared and served; and that the restaurant crew is well trained and provides good customer service. He/she maintains a clean, organized line with properly functioning line equipment. The responsibilities of this position require Service Leaders to be on their feet working while clocked in, unless on break. If they are not busy, they are expected to evaluate what other tasks need to be completed and assist others with those tasks.
What You'll Do
- Making sure great tasting, high quality food is served
- Helping to resolve food quality issues
- Supporting food safety which includes the following: ensuring hand washing and glove changes, monitoring time and temperature on the line, monitoring secondary shelf lives, and ensuring the Daily Food Safety Checklist and food safety policies and procedures are followed
- Helping to resolve customer incidents and working to ensure positive customer experiences
- Helping to monitor crew breaks, shift changes, shift meetings, and line schedules
- Developing and cross training all front of house Crew
- Assisting with Crew performance reviews
- Developing future Service Leaders
- Assisting with miscellaneous office administration duties such as: banking, cash handling policies and responsibilities, and office paperwork
- Ensuring office equipment remains in working order and making sure office supplies are ordered as necessary
- Ensuring the proper quantity of supplies are available as needed
What You'll Bring To The Table
- Be able to understand and articulate Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy
- Have knowledge and experience of cash handling policies and procedures
- Have knowledge of Food Safety and health department matters
- Have familiarity with office paperwork
- Have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
- Have a high school diploma
- Have restaurant experience
What's In It For You
- Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year)
- Free food (yes, really FREE)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Digital Tips
- Paid time off
- Holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as Crew)
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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. 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. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.
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