Assistant Kitchen Manager

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned leader in the fast-casual dining industry, specializing in responsibly sourced and authentically prepared Mexican cuisine. With a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, Chipotle operates restaurants across various countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company places a strong emphasis on using high-quality ingredients and maintaining transparency in sourcing, ensuring that every meal served aligns with its Food With Integrity philosophy. Chipotle’s innovative approach to digital ordering, eco-friendliness, and employee experience has set a new standard in the restaurant industry. The company fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment, promoting equal opportunity employment and encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join its team.

The role of Assistant Kitchen Manager at Chipotle is pivotal in maintaining the excellent standards of food quality, safety, and team leadership within the kitchen environment. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about culinary excellence and are committed to advancing Chipotle's mission of delivering high-quality, safely prepared meals. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will oversee essential kitchen operations including cooking meats, preparing fresh vegetables, managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring cleanliness and organization. A significant aspect of this role is fostering teamwork between back-of-house and front-of-house staff, facilitating strong communication, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

In this leadership role, you will help identify and develop future kitchen leaders from within the crew, contributing to the company’s strong track record of promoting from within. Additionally, upholding the highest standards of sanitation and safety compliance, including proper documentation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and maintaining inventory rotation using the FIFO system, is a core responsibility. The Assistant Kitchen Manager ensures that all kitchen equipment is maintained in optimal condition and any technical issues are promptly addressed to avoid disruptions. Through proactive management of food quality and waste control, the role plays a central part in delivering an exceptional customer dining experience.

This position is ideal for candidates with prior restaurant experience and a strong understanding of Chipotle’s brand values. High school education or its equivalent is required, along with proficiency in the primary language(s) spoken in the workplace. Compensation at Chipotle is competitive, and the company offers extensive benefits including tuition assistance, free meals, a variety of insurance options, digital tipping, paid time off, and holiday closures. Chipotle is known for its supportive work culture and opportunities for career advancement, with many managers having started as Crew members before rising through the ranks. Joining Chipotle as an Assistant Kitchen Manager means becoming part of an innovative and socially responsible company that values teamwork, food integrity, and customer satisfaction.