Brand Manager, Core Menu

Newport Beach, California 610 Newport Center Drive, 92660

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 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 Brand Manager, Core Menu you will serve a key leader in the management and evolution of Chipotle’s core menu. You will also serve as a key thought-leader and stakeholder in the continuous development and execution of Chipotle’s long-term core menu strategy, working with other cross-functional stakeholders to uphold the high-quality standards that makes our food one-of-a-kind. 

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

• Create and lead strategic validation of projects that impact Chipotle’s core ingredients in partnership with the cross-functional menu team.
• Lead or act as a key stakeholder for core menu diversification and business continuity to help Chipotle’s continued enterprise growth.
• Assess new opportunities across the core menu through the continuous evaluation of the competitive landscape, consumer insights, new food trends, and culture.
• Create and lead strategic product development briefs to guide the creation of optimized products or ingredients in partnership with Chipotle’s culinary team.
• Be a thought-leader in the timing and sequencing of core menu project strategy and execution, guiding product development from concept to launch (including test markets and national launches), including any operational, financial, and commercialization impacts.
• Lead product optimization launches by contributing insight driven, breakthrough go-to-market strategies and cross-functional coordination to ensure flawless in-market consumer experience, in-restaurant and in digital channels.
• Lead internal communications partners (and external if needed), across a multitude of teams and agencies to manage go-to-market launch campaign launches.
• Drive decision-making through a spirit of business ownership -- gaining a clear financial understanding of the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business from 4-year college or university
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in Brand Management experience in CPG products or Food industries with a demonstrated ability to support key organizational initiatives at a consumer-centric organization.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $113,000.00–$158,000.00. 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.comif 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.