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Administrator, Lease

Columbus, Ohio 500 Neil Ave, 43215

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Lease Administrator will provide support and resources related to Chipotle’s real estate portfolio. They preserve the business’s economic model by ensuring lease compliance, controlling occupancy expenses, and helping maintain long term tenancy at the restaurant locations, while also providing direction and leadership to others. The Lease Administrator serves as a liaison with internal property management, finance, legal, operations, construction, as well as landlords and their representatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Understanding various rent payment models and ensuring timely and accurate payments and reporting.

  • Maintaining and updating vendor information while ensuring key controls are followed.

  • Processing one-time payments outside of the rent cycle timely and accurately.

  • Reviewing and preparing information required for estoppel requests.

  • Execute key controls to support the Tenant Improvement collection process.

  • Communicating with landlords, providing follow up support, and appropriately escalating issues with internal team members.

  • Review and communicate lease obligations with business partners to provide important insight and inform business decisions and actions during lease tenure.

  • Controlling occupancy costs by performing annual reviews of tax, insurance and utilities.

  • Maintain electronic lease documentation files.

  • Monitoring and redirecting communications from the team inbox.

  • Processes sales report requests for Landlords.

  • Facilitate Certificate of Insurance requests with third party partners.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

  • B.A./B.S. or the equivalent 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate lease administration, property management or related field. Restaurant or retail experience preferred.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Possess the technical aptitude to use various Lease Administration systems and software.

  • Understand essential lease and real estate industry terminology.

  • Possess excellent analytical, communication and mathematical skills.

  • Be highly organized, detail oriented with a professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $67,000.00–$95,500.00. 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.

WHO WE ARE

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 passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.comif you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests. 

Job Development Support Job Posting 01/16/2026 Job Number JR-2026-00841715

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