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Kitchen Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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 leading fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, real food prepared with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With a presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out as the only restaurant company of its size to own and operate all of its locations in North America and Europe. Since its inception, Chipotle has revolutionized the traditional fast-food experience by focusing on food quality, sustainability, and an engaging customer experience. The company takes pride in its innovative approach to the food industry, emphasizing transparency, digital technology advancement, and sustainable business practices while nurturing a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all organizational levels.

The role of Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is a pivotal position that contributes directly to the company's mission of cultivating a better world through better food. As a Kitchen Leader, you will be immersed in hands-on food preparation, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, to ensure that every meal served is delicious and meets Chipotle's high standards of quality and safety. This position involves regular interaction with kitchen staff, managing inventory and waste, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment, and actively supporting a collaborative team environment. Beyond operational duties, the Kitchen Leader role emphasizes leadership development, as you are responsible for training and guiding crew members to become future leaders within the kitchen. This is a dynamic, on-your-feet role that requires a balance of culinary skills, mentorship, and effective communication to create an exceptional customer experience.

Working as a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company committed to reshaping the fast-food industry. With competitive compensation and a range of benefits such as tuition assistance, paid time off, and comprehensive medical coverage, this role supports both professional growth and personal well-being. Chipotle also fosters a workplace environment where teamwork is valued, equipment and safety standards are strictly adhered to, and employees are empowered to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Whether you are passionate about food, leadership, or sustainability, the Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle provides an enriching career path where you can develop your culinary expertise and leadership capabilities while making a tangible impact on the customer dining experience and the environment.

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

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

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 and making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible
  • ensuring that the kitchen itself 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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