Prosper Brief

Guest Obsessed at Scale: People, Hospitality, and Operational Excellence ft. Jason Kidd

September 18, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jason Kidd, Chief Operating Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, joins The Prosper Brief to discuss how leaders create operational excellence at scale without losing the human connection at the center of hospitality. Jason reflects on lessons from a career spanning retail, supply chain, merchandising and restaurant operations, and why every role and every leader can teach you something. The conversation explores being guest obsessed, throughput, culture, leadership development and the importance of focusing on the role you are in before chasing the next one. Ready to accelerate your own leadership journey? Join the next generation of restaurant industry leaders at Prosper Accelerate 2026, October 28–30 in Dallas, Texas. Connect with leaders like Ali, challenge the way you think, and gain the relationships and insights to take your next step forward. Learn more and register: www.prosperaccelerate.com

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