Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG) Prnewswire·2025-02-19 13:04Core Insights - Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new hiring campaign to ensure its over 3,700 restaurants are fully staffed for the upcoming "Burrito Season," which is the busiest time of the year from March to May [1][2][6] - The company aims to hire 20,000 additional employees and is promoting its internal career advancement opportunities through new TV ads featuring real employees [5][6][8] Hiring Campaign - The hiring campaign is designed to increase applications and improve staffing levels during "Burrito Season" [1][2] - Chipotle has introduced a virtual team member named "Ava Cado," utilizing AI to streamline the hiring process, reducing the average time from application to job offer from 12 days to just four days [4][6][7] Employee Development - Chipotle is committed to internal promotions, with 85% of restaurant management roles filled by internal candidates; in 2024, the company promoted 23,000 team members [3][6] - The potential career path allows crew members to advance to a Restaurateur position in as little as three and a half years, with a total compensation package of approximately $100,000 [6][10] Employee Benefits - Chipotle offers a range of benefits, including access to the Calm app for mental health support, a crew bonus, tuition reimbursement, and debt-free college degrees [9][10] - The company has found that employees enrolled in education assistance programs have a retention rate two times higher than those who are not [10] Company Overview - Chipotle operates over 3,700 restaurants across multiple countries and is recognized for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced food [11] - The company is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is included in Fortune's Most Admired Companies 2025 list, highlighting its leadership and innovation in the food industry [11]