Apprentice, Facilities Manager

Apprentice, Facilities Manager

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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.

As the Apprentice, Facilities Manager, you will act as a Facilities Specialist (FS) for a smaller number of designated restaurants while performing additional tasks such as managing minor remodel projects and reinvestment work, handling and resolving unplanned emergencies, assisting with budget forecasting and mentoring FS development. He/she leads the Ownership program for their designated region while ensuring that FS’s meet targeted participation levels for their applicable restaurants.

The AFM also identifies potential FS candidates and trains newly hired FS’s within their region. He/she works with the Facilities Manager (FM) to monitor the budget and communicate with their regional Ops team. The AFM communicates with vendors regarding expectations and quality control for their region as it relates to daily M&R issues or reinvestment projects.

• Manage all Facilities related items within a microregion, including 4-6 direct reports.
• Ensure regional Facilities Specialists meet or exceed budgetary compliance requirements for M&R and assist with specific trouble areas by identifying M&R discrepancies.
• Mentor and develop FS’s; demonstrate respect for them as individuals and show appreciation for their efforts and contributions. Drive all aspects of the Facilities Specialist’s performance and Ownership; serve as a Facilities Leader for restaurants within their respective regions.
• Ensure that FS inventory stock levels are appropriate, work trucks are clean, uniform is up to standard, and paperwork is completed in a timely manner. Ensure the compliance of internal policies and procedures (people, safety, assets, travel, inventory, and p‑card processes).
• Empower FS’s to deliver high standards and expectations based on area restaurant visits, interactions with restaurant staff, and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Engage in clear, consistent communications with Wynkoop staff, property management, lease administration, field leadership, restaurant staff, and other Development staff.
• Lead minor remodel projects as assigned from Regional FM (scoping work, bid requests, approvals, budgetary guidelines and communication with all appropriate departments).
• Attend kick‑off calls when FM is unavailable.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from a 4‑year college or university preferred.
• Experience in Facilities as a Specialist or Manager.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the Facilities Specialist job.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify top performers, empower team, develop great leaders, ensure high standards, and remove obstacles.
• Thorough knowledge of Chipotle culture and commitment to the company’s values and high level of Ownership mentality.
• Strong mentoring and leadership abilities.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s).
• Proficiency with PC and common programs such as Excel, Word, and Reporting Services.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Prior P‑Card Excellence Rating of 2 or better, and minimal inventory variances of less than $300 per quarter for the past year.
• Sign‑off from RD/TD for mentoring/leadership abilities within the region.
• Ownership within assigned restaurants at a minimum of 85% average.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $63,000.00–$88,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based on performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or…