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Chipotle Company Culture
Chipotle Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Chipotle's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
APerks & Benefits
ATeam
AManager
A-Office Culture
A-Chipotle CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Scott Boatwright
72 /100
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Diversity at Chipotle
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Chipotle have rated Team, Work Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Chipotle
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Women at Chipotle have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Chipotle eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
15
Chipotle employees are 15% more likely to recommend Chipotle as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Chipotle Company News
Chipotle Recognized as Best Place for High School Graduates to Start a Career!
August 20th, 2024August 19th, 2024August 21st, 2024
The American Opportunity Index (AOI) ranked Chipotle #1 on its 2024 Best Places for High School Graduates to Start a Career list! This is AOI’s first-of-a-kind ranking of the top 50 employers that can offer recent high school graduates the best pathway to a sustaining career and increased compensation. Learn more here: https://www.americanopportunityindex.org/insights/3
The American Opportunity Index
A Corporate Scorecard of Worker Advancement
Chipotle Leaders Discuss How Investments in Training Accelerate Careers and Drive Better Business Outcomes
June 8th, 2023June 7th, 2023June 9th, 2023
Watch as New York City Field Leader Eddy Ceballo shares his Chipotle journey with JUST Capital as part of the Worker Financial Wellness Initiative.
"Investing in your people is probably one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make as a leader." – Scott Boatwright, Chief Operating Officer at Chipotle.
Both Boatwright and Eddy highlight that over 90% of restaurant managers at Chipotle were promoted internally – demonstrating Chipotle’s clear
CHIPOTLE PILOTS NEW RESPONSIBLE RESTAURANT DESIGN ALONGSIDE SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN
April 18th, 2023April 17th, 2023April 19th, 2023
We’re proud to introduce a new all-electric restaurant design that uses 100 percent renewable energy, with the first locations in Gloucester, Virginia, Jacksonville, Florida, and a third restaurant coming to Castle Rock, Colorado this summer. The new restaurant design pilot will help us progress toward our science-based targets, established in alignment with SBTi, to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 compared to a 20
Chipotle turns viral TikTok food hack into a new quesadilla menu item
March 1st, 2023February 28th, 2023March 2nd, 2023
It’s officially official! On March 2, Chipotle fans can finally add fresh fajita veggies and their choice of protein to any Quesadilla in the Chipotle app and online – all thanks to top TikTok creators Keith Lee and Alexis Frost who popularized the viral “Fajita Quesadilla Hack” TikTok trend back in late 2022. The fan-favorite Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette dressing will also be offered as one of the three included side options.
Celebrating Black History Month
February 13th, 2023February 12th, 2023February 14th, 2023
Chipotle is celebrating Black history and our more than 21,000 team members who identify as Black or African American. We respect and honor the Black community every day, and every year, we commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth in February by helping our community learn more about Black culture and celebrating the accomplishments of Black people at Chipotle and around the world.
Working at Chipotle
Working at Chipotle is rated highly by 549 employees, across various culture dimensions. Chipotle employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Team categories, putting Chipotle’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Chipotle was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Chipotle
B+
Overall Company Culture at Chipotle is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Chipotle ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Chipotle Employee Reviews
Out of 2669 Chipotle employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Chipotle improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Chipotle Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?To executr my role and see people grow and learn
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are supportive and passionate
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are very positive and easy to work with
Constructive Feedback From Chipotle Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bonus. Expenses need to be approved when we travel for the restaurant
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel incredibly undervalued and underpaid. Between managing and trying to obtain a college education I do a lot more than the managers paid more than me.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?We need someone like monty back. Someone who's focus is the employees/people
Chipotle Company Information
Chipotle Company Overview
Real Food. Real People. Real Opportunities. instagram.com/peopleofchipotle
Chipotle was founded in 1993 and its current CEO is Scott Boatwright. Since its inception 33 years ago, Chipotle has grown to 130000 employees.
Chipotle Mission, Vision & Values
Chipotle Mission Statement
Cultivate a Better World
Chipotle Vision Statement
We're committed to sourcing the very best ingredients we can find and preparing them by hand.
Chipotle Values
- The Line is the Moment of Truth
- Teach and Taste Chipotle
- Authenticity Lives Here
- The Movement is Real
| Website | www.careers.chipotle.com |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | 1800Chipotle |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CMG |
| Jobs | careers.chipotle.com |
| Social Sites | |
| Headquarters | |
| Newport Beach HQ | 610 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 United States of America |
| Columbus HQ | 500 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43215 United States of America |
A lot more goes into that pretty, wrapped aluminum vessel of deliciousness than you might think. See what a “Day in the Life” at Chipotle is all about.
Can openers, microwaves, and heat lamps aren’t something Robbie or any other team member have ever used at Chipotle.
The food that people like Carson prepare right in front of you is the exact food that goes in your burrito or bowl.
We start with whole avocados and hand-mash them into delicious guacamole fresh everyday.
At Chipotle, Restaurateur is an elite Manager, someone who has achieved excellent results and created a special, vibrant people culture in their restaurant. Becoming a Restaurateur is a special moment in the life of a Chipotle manager and team. Follow along as some of our Leaders travel to two restaurants in the Southwest for Restaurateur visits.
We're proud to offer all our employees Cultivate Me, our industry-leading benefits program with a mobile friendly, personalized benefits portal. Visit benefits.unburritable.net to learn more!
Certified Training Managers, and the Certified Training Restaurants they lead, act as Chipotle Ambassadors. Excellence in Training, Leadership and Business Acumen makes them centers of excellence where other leaders come to learn and train. It's also another opportunity in the Career Path to grow your career at Chipotle.
We want to help you thrive and pursue your passion which is why Chipotle will reimburse your tuition from any accredited school up to $5250/year. We also offer Debt Free Degrees, where we'll pay 100% tuition for select programs. We partner with some amazing universities to offer free degrees in Business or Technology.
Chipotle Employees
Chipotle has 130000 employees in 2 locations. 549 employees at Chipotle have reviewed Chipotle across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 549 Chipotle employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Chipotle are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Chipotle, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Chipotle are pleased with their team. 549 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Chipotle are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Chipotle believe the environment at Chipotle is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Chipotle is extremely fast. About 42% of the employees at Chipotle work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Chipotle are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Chipotle employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Chipotle report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Chipotle have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of Chipotle employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Chipotle employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
54% of Chipotle employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Chipotle employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
80% of Chipotle employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Chipotle - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Chipotle is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Chipotle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Chipotle KPIs and OKRs
At Chipotle 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Chipotle's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 427 Chipotle employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 342 have said yes.
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Chipotle CEO & Leadership
72 /100
Chipotle CEO Awards and Recognitions
Chipotle’s CEO Scott Boatwright started in this role in 2024. Scott’s approval rate is just above average, putting Scott in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Scott Boatwright is well regarded by employees for the Environment Chipotle offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Scott is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Communications department. However, employees in the Customer Success department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Chipotle’s competitors, Scott Boatwright ranks just above McDonald's’s CEO Chris Kempczinski. With Scott’s leadership, Chipotle employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Perks And Benefits. Scott was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
Chipotle Leadership
The Chipotle Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Scott Boatwright, President, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer Curt Garner, and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Laurie Schalow
Scott Boatwright CEO / President
Scott Boatwright is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Chipotle. Mr. Boatwright has... read more
Curt Garner President, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer
Curt Garner is the President, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Prior to this, he served... read more
Laurie Schalow Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Laurie Schalow is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill. In her role, Ms. Schalow oversees all... read more
Kerry Bridges Chief Food Safety Officer
Kerry Bridges is the Chief Food Safety Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Appointed in January 2026, Ms. Bridges... read more
Ilene Eskenazi Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
Ilene Eskenazi is the Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Appointed in January 2026,... read more
Adam Rymer Chief Financial Officer
Adam Rymer is the Chief Financial Officer for Chipotle Mexican Grill, responsible for corporate and field financial... read more
Jason Kidd Chief Operating Officer
Jason Kidd is the Chief Operating Officer at Chipotle. He joined the organization in 2025 and is responsible for... read more
Chipotle Salaries
How much does Chipotle pay?
How much do people at Chipotle get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Chipotle is $131,845, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,640, or $65 per hour.
At Chipotle, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $245,031 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,751 annually. Average Chipotle salaries by department include: Communications at $162,883, IT at $118,107, HR at $117,165, and Business Development at $140,159. Half of Chipotle salaries are above $135,640.
536 employees at Chipotle rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1218 ratings) while 533 employees at Chipotle rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 984 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Chipotle employees include job titles like Operations Manager, HR Manager, and Director of Security. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Chipotle employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $209k | $209k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $247k | $247k | 100th Percentile |
$131,845*
Average Compensation
$135,640*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Chipotle Salaries by City
Chipotle Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Chipotle
Diverse employees at Chipotle score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Chipotle in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Chipotle across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Chipotle Perks & Benefits
Step one of changing the world: changing lives. Our people deserve to be supported and empowered in every area of their lives. Anything less wouldn’t be very Chipotle of us. To see our benefits, visit: https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Chipotle PTO
Chipotle's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Chipotle's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Chipotle's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Chipotle
What is Chipotle address?
Chipotle location is at 610 Newport Center Dr
Who is the CEO of Chipotle?
Chipotle CEO is Scott Boatwright, their score by employees is 72
What is Chipotle eNPS?
The eNPS for Chipotle is 15
What is Chipotle revenue?
Chipotle revenue is $10B
What is the salary for Director of HR in Chipotle?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 157k
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