Senior Analyst, Equipment Deployment & Innovation

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 join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

As the Senior Analyst, Equipment Deployment & Innovation, you will be responsible for leading operational initiatives related to the development, validation, deployment, and lifecycle management of restaurant equipment and back-of-house solutions. This role serves as a key connector between Equipment Innovation, Restaurant Operations, Restaurant Development, Procurement, Facilities, Technology, Supply Chain, and external manufacturer partners to ensure successful implementation of equipment solutions at scale. WHAT YOU’LL DO Equipment Deployment & Program Management Lead equipment deployment initiatives from pilot through enterprise implementation. Manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications. Develop tracking tools, reporting systems, and governance structures. Support restaurant openings, remodels, menu innovation and transformation programs. Drive asset lifecycle management, recovery and disposition programs. Equipment Innovation & Validation Support design, sourcing, testing, validation, and implementation of equipment and smallwares. Coordinate field evaluations and operational assessments. Gather operational feedback and develop recommendations. Ensure alignment with operational, food safety, quality, and brand standards. Vendor & Partner Management Manage relationships with manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and strategic partners. Coordinate vendor testing, implementation readiness, and performance reviews. Facilitate recurring business reviews and project meetings. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Design scalable workflows supporting deployment, maintenance, replacement, and recovery activities. Develop reporting dashboards and performance metrics. Lead structured problem solving efforts across stakeholders. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead project teams without direct reporting responsibility. Facilitate collaboration across Operations, Facilities, Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Technology and Training. Present recommendations and implementation plans to leadership. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred. 2-4 years of relevant work experience in Restaurant Operations and Equipment Development Experience managing vendor relationships within the restaurant or food service industry required Experience leading cross-functional projects and deployment initiatives. Experience with Smartsheet, reporting tools, and workflow management platforms preferred. PAY TRANSPARENCY A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $85,000.00–$122,500.00. 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.

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