Chipotle Mexican Grill

Overview

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a global, Mexican-inspired fast-food restaurant where guests can build their own burrito. At the eatery, hungry burrito fans walk through a line and choose from a myriad of toppings for burritos, burrito bowls, tacos or quesadillas. Fans of the restaurant appreciate it most for its fresh ingredients, great customer service and easy ordering experience.

Chipotle restaurant team members enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours and a friendly work environment. Kitchen team members get to learn the recipe for Chipotle’s famous guacamole. 

Website

For more information on how to work at Chipotle, visit www.jobs.chipotle.com. 

Number of employees

Chipotle has over 2,000 international locations and employs nearly 65,000 full-time and part-time employees.

Date founded

Chipotle was founded in 1993 by Steve Ells in Denver, Colorado. The restaurant chain added 15 more restaurants in the city by 1998 when McDonald’s Corporation became a major investor. McDonald’s investment allowed Chipotle to quickly improve its business model and expand its reach across the globe. Today, Chipotle is one of the most well-known fast-food restaurants and a staple in the diet of many hungry families across the United States.

Company mission statement

With every burrito rolled and bowl filled, Chipotle is working to cultivate a better world. Chipotle achieves this by sourcing the very best ingredients and preparing food by hand. 

Industry

Chipotle is a Mexican-inspired restaurant franchise that operates in the fast-food industry. Against tough competition such as Taco Bell, Subway, McDonald's and Chick-fil-A, Chipotle stands on its own by selling over $2 million worth of burritos and burrito bowls each year.