Senior Manager, Menu & Operations Integration

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

As the Menu and Operations Integration Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of menu development, ensuring flawless execution of new product & program rollouts enabling growth and unlocking menu innovation.

LOCATION

This position will be based in our Newport Beach, CA office 4 days per week (with work from home on Friday). Remote work is not available for this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead cross-functional operational readiness to ensure resources are fully prepared for each new menu item or program rollout.

• Partner closely with Marketing during promotional planning to ensure storytelling, timing, and operational execution remain fully aligned.

• Work with Equipment Innovation team to evaluate new equipment requirements, conduct pilots, and determine scalability across the enterprise.

• Develop and maintain standardized operational procedures for testing, launching, and scaling menu innovations, ensuring consistent execution across all markets.

• Oversee end‑to‑end launch logistics, including forecasting operational impacts, coordinating equipment or process changes, and resolving execution issues during testing and national deployments.

• Partner with Culinary, Supply Chain, and Operations Services to ensure all new ingredients, equipment, and processes align with Chipotle’s food integrity standards and restaurant operating model.

• Coordinate with the Field Training team to develop integrated learning materials. 

• Successfully oversee and/or manage complex projects requiring cross-functional collaboration.

• Ensure new products and platforms are designed to Chipotle Standards and enable a consistent customer experience.

• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Training and Restaurant Operators to develop program scope, success criteria and timelines.

• Attain qualitative and quantitative feedback throughout the test to hone operational processes & procedures.

• Provide actionable insights and innovative solutions that balance operational and business needs.

• Drive alignment and confidently present operational considerations, insights and recommendations to program teams, senior leadership and restaurant teams with clarity and ease.

• Develop and coach direct report(s) into future leaders within the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in Restaurant Operations.

• Experience managing vendor relationships within the restaurant or food service industry.

• Experience in project management preferred.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $133,000.00–$187,000.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

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 ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com 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.