Chipotle to Hire 19,000 New Employees for Peak 'Burrito Season'

Fast-Food Chain Introduces New Benefits to Attract Gen Z Workers Amid Expansion

Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning to hire 19,000 new employees ahead of its peak 'burrito season' that runs from March to May, a 27% increase from the 15,000 it hired for the same period last year.
The fast-food chain is introducing new benefits to attract Gen Z workers, who make up more than 73% of its workforce. These include a 401(k) match of up to 4% of their salary if they make student loan payments, and access to a Credi.ai debit card that builds credit without fees or interest.
Other new benefits include access to a financial well-being education platform facilitated by SoFi, faster access to paychecks, and additional mental health resources, including six free sessions with a licensed counselor or mental health coach.
Chipotle's hiring spree comes as it continues to grow, with the chain adding about 200 more stores from September 2022 to September 2023, bringing its total to more than 3,300 restaurants.
The company currently employs over 110,000 people worldwide and has generated nearly $7.4 billion in total revenues over the first three quarters of 2023.