Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its first national hiring event of the year called 'Coast To Coast Career Day' on January 14th. The brand has a goal of employing 15,000 new team members for its restaurants across the U.S.Chipotle's continued expansion and internal growth are key drivers for the job openings, ending 2020 with nearly 11,000 internal promotions and the possibility of roughly 200 new restaurant locations on the horizon. Prioritizing health and safety, Chipotle is requiring advance online registration to reserve an interview time and will conduct the meetings with COVID-19 safety protocols in place, including mandatory masks and social distancing. Outdoor interviews are available based on candidate preference and restaurant location. Coast to Coast Career Day interviews will take place between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time at participating restaurants. More than 70% of Chipotle's General Managers are a result of internal promotions, where crew members have advanced through the brand's established career path. Additionally, Chipotle covered more than $13 million in college tuition costs and paid out over $40 million in bonuses and assistance pay for its restaurant employees last year.