Chipotle Says its Workers Could Potentially Make Six-Figures

Just when you thought that fast food jobs don’t pay enough, Chipotle goes and makes an announcement about how its workers have the chance to earn up to six-figures.

In a press release this week, Chipotle has said that the company can offer workers the chance for a six-figure salary in just 3.5 years.
The company announced on Monday that it is increasing restaurant wages resulting in a $15 average hourly wage by the end of June. In addition to best-in-class benefits and a competitive hourly rate, Chipotle’s crew members can advance to a Restaurateur, the highest General Manager position, in as little as three and a half years. The average compensation with this job is $100,000.

The wage increases for new and existing hourly and salaried restaurant employees will be rolled out over the next few weeks. They will result in hourly crew member starting wages ranging from $11-$18 per hour.

The company has also introduced a $200 employee referral bonus for crew members and a $750 referral bonus for Apprentices or General Managers.

Chipotle has said that it is looking to hire 20,000 new team members across the U.S.

“Chipotle is committed to providing industry-leading benefits and accelerated growth opportunities, and we hope to attract even more talent by showcasing the potential income that can be achieved in a few short years,” said Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer at Chipotle.

“We’re looking for people who are authentic, passionate and want to help cultivate a better world through real food and real personal development,” she added.

Chipotle will also become the first brand to launch a virtual career fair on Discord, the popular community platform, on May 13 from 10am to 1pm PT.

According to the press release, the Discord server (https://discord.gg/ChipotleCareerFair) will feature recruitment content and live sessions with Chipotle employees highlighting its benefits, career paths, cooking demos, and more. Career fair participants will have the opportunity to chat with real Chipotle employees and gain valuable insight into what it’s like to work in a Chipotle restaurant.

The company also offers a 401(k) plan that helps employees save money for retirement. The plan includes a company match of 100% on the first 3% of the compensation an employee contributes and 50% on the next 2%. The match is available after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked.

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