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Kitchen Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.55 - $16.20
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Free Food
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Digital Tips
Paid Time Off
holiday closures
competitive compensation
Opportunities for advancement

Job Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain committed to cultivating a better world through serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made from wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company prides itself on owning and operating all its locations in North America and Europe, maintaining the highest standards in food quality and customer service. With a focus on sustainable business practices and digital innovation, Chipotle continues to evolve in its mission to make better food accessible to everyone while fostering a workplace culture centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that every meal served meets the company's rigorous quality and safety standards. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about great food and teamwork, looking to lead by example in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Kitchen Leaders are entrusted with preparing delicious menu items by grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and executing kitchen procedures with precision and care. Moreover, this role involves ordering supplies, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, and ensuring equipment is in optimal working condition. Beyond these operational responsibilities, Kitchen Leaders serve as mentors, training crew members to become future leaders. Their leadership directly impacts customer satisfaction by fostering a harmonious team dynamic between the kitchen and front-of-house staff. This full-time role offers an enriching experience filled with opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the Chipotle organization. The ideal candidate will be energetic, hands-on, and committed to upholding Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy while contributing to a positive restaurant culture where every team member feels valued and empowered.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • restaurant experience
  • ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
  • knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • restaurant experience
  • ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
  • knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Job Duties

  • Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures
  • monitoring food waste and inventory levels and resolving food quality issues
  • supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
  • developing Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
  • communicating with Crew members and customers effectively in order to ensure great customer service and throughput
  • ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
  • monitoring kitchen equipment and ensuring it is kept in good repair
  • making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible
  • ensuring that the kitchen and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to ensure there are no injuries or accidents
  • filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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