Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is increasing restaurant wages resulting in a $15 average hourly wage by the end of June.
The company informed in a statement, “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, with average compensation of $100,000 while leading a multi-million-dollar growing business.”
The wage increases for new and existing hourly and salaried restaurant employees will be rolled out over the next few weeks and 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.
To accommodate its peak season and staff the estimated 200 restaurants it plans to open this year, Chipotle is also 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.”
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