Jason Kidd spends his days sampling Chipotle menu items as part of his regular duties, and he considers the position his ideal career fit.

Kidd, who previously served as COO at Taco Bell, shared with Business Insider that his weekly travels to Chipotle restaurants to meet with staff members match the professional path he always wanted.

Reaching the COO level was not always straightforward for Kidd, who spent twenty years in retail before transitioning into restaurants. He offers direct advice to those seeking their perfect job: stop waiting for an ideal opening. Instead, accept roles even when they seem difficult or unappealing.

"Do the tasks others avoid," Kidd said. "Seize the chance, relocate if necessary, and step outside your comfort zone."

This strategy forms a key element of career growth, he noted, and has helped many of his successful peers reach high levels.

Early on, Kidd volunteered to head a management training program that required 4 a.m. starts, closing duties, and overnight work. Fellow trainees mostly handled mid-day hours. He completed the program ahead of the group and earned the first promotion, not because he was the brightest but because he gained broader exposure.

"I gained the most experience the fastest," Kidd wrote in a follow-up note. "I saw how every part of the operation functioned and how the pieces connected."

At the beginning of a career, employees often have less control and handle more basic work. While these periods can feel unpleasant, Kidd said they reveal what roles suit a person and what to avoid later on.

People may discover that a job they expected to enjoy does not fit, or they may find unexpected satisfaction in another area, he added.

"So I tell people: Say yes. Be ready," Kidd said.

Kidd also urges new workers to communicate clearly right away. Owning results stands out as essential, and it counts as one of four traits he seeks when promoting staff.

"Give good feedback," Kidd said. "Clear communication skills early on carry significant weight."