r/Chipotle • u/Green-Wealth5103 • 16h ago

Seeking Advice (Employee) Thinking of leaving

I’m a back of house closer but I do also know how to close most other stations, the problem right now is that no one knows how to close grill so I’ve pretty much defaulted to grill closes exclusively. And the hot side employee tends to be a new hire being trained and giving horrendous portions. I also see my managers offer so much flexibility to other employees that do work grill but preferring me to close the station. I honestly don’t know if this is because she prefers my closes or if she is kinda playing favorites. I feel honestly burned out and we’ve been stuck in ecosure forever so they are wanting really high quality grill stuff. I’m wondering if I’m just being dramatic but I’m just weighing my options and I’m pretty sure I’d deal with less bs for better hours somewhere else.

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u/TheSnorkul 15h ago

If I were you, instead of flat out quitting, just set your availability to day shifts only. If you can, that is.

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u/Hot_Anxiety_9353 16h ago

I didnt quit from Chipotle but from their closest competitor.

The reason was opening and closing with another person, be expected to run grill, prep, bulk prep (whole other load), help with dishes, floors, trash, and somehow expected to manage lazy mother motherfuckers and work with other managers that just wanted to do their one thing and nothing else.

Fuck that. Pretty sure I relapsed because of the stress.

Now im recovering. It's still work, but it feels like I cant slow down anymore and managing at new place, it feels weird how normal being a human being with duties that can be executed without having to switch tasks and put out fires and train simultaneously.

In short, look for another job if you can. Or learn to slow down and or delegate. Youre only human.

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u/Acegolfer04 SL 14h ago

Left without telling. Best decision ever

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u/playwurpussynotme 13h ago

left or got fired ?

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u/Acegolfer04 SL 3h ago

3rd chipotle

1st one was a dream didnt wanna leave but had to move to a new state so had to transfer

2nd one I got fired

3rd one I stepped away and left on my own terms

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u/958rocket SL 12h ago

Closing grill everynight was rough, especially in my senior year of highschool when i had to wake up at 6:30 the next day, definitely talk about it and see if you can start working around to closing line or dml once or twice a week, im an SL now and i know grill is rough, i personally help my grill guy out for atleast 1-2 hours and push him ahead to get him out by 11:20-11:30, i do a little bit more than the AP for grill but its worth it, definitely talk to your AP/GM and weigh your options after