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 join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Licensing Analyst is responsible for the successful opening of all Chipotle restaurants, ensuring compliant execution of all licensing internal processes and procedures, and a thorough understanding of all applicable external department partnerships in our Operations, Development, Facilities, Legal, Marketing, and accounting departments.
What You'll Do
Manage NRO permit acquisition with construction managers, architects, and design staff to ensure applications contain all required items to avoid costly delays in the new restaurant openings.
Negotiate and manage state attorney relationship including timeline management, document preparation, billing, contract negotiation, and execution of licensing procurement strategy.
Provide best in class expertise in licensing knowledge for related legal and constructions matters for restaurant opening and operational compliance.
Develop and maintain relationships with government officials and administrators to plan and provide comments on changes to regulations.
Manage and facilitate Chipotle's alcohol ordering and procurement systems including leveraging applicable stakeholders in the company's alcohol strategy.
Manage and execute plan for data integrity within Licensing, Accounting, Development, and IT systems in which the department operates.
Provide Accounting and Licensing Leadership with companywide visibility for NRO and operational compliance and risk assessments.
Review and guide licensing coordinators through complex exception, legal, and administrative challenges.
Manage third party system for reporting and tracking of restaurant building and health violations including providing counsel on the presentative and reactionary steps needed for compliance.
Responsible for researching, interpreting, and filing state and federal regulatory forms to ensure all Chipotle entities remain in good standing and accurate reflection to operational licenses.
Manage Chipotle's bond procurement program including relationship with our vendors and internal procedures for requests.
What You'll Bring To The Table
Bachelor's degree in related field required
3-5 years or experience Related field (Licensing, Finance, Legal, Construction, Project Management Procurement)
Certified Licensing Professional certification preferred
Proficient with MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Experience with Oracle EBS, Sharepoint, ServiceNow, and/or Workday preferred
Capacity for leadership, inspiration, self motivation, problem solving, and legal expertise.
Who We AreChipotle 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 had over 3,400 restaurants as of December 31, 2023, 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. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on Fortune's Most Admired Companies 2024 list and Time Magazine's Most Influential Companies. With over 115,000 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.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $53,000 to $68,000. 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
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 contactif 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.
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