Upping the Ante: This Week in Restaurant Staffing

5 Min Read By MRM Staff

As part of its effort to hire 20,000 new team members, Chipotle is increasing restaurant wages resulting in a $15 average hourly wage by the end of June. 

McDonald’s will be raising hourly wages for more than 36,500 at McDonald’s-owned restaurants by an average of 10 percent. They are looking to hire 10,000 new employees over the next three months.

It doesn't end there. 

Chipotle's crew members can advance to a Restaurateur, the highest General Manager position, in as little as three and a half years, with average compensation of $100,000. 

"Chipotle is committed to providing industry-leading benefits and accelerated growth opportunities, and we hope to attract even more talent by showcasing the potential income that can be achieved in a few short years," said Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer at Chipotle. "We're looking for people who are authentic, passionate and want to help cultivate a better world through real food and real…