
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.40 - $19.35
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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 by serving responsibly sourced, classically prepared, and real food. Chipotle stands out in the fast-food industry by delivering meals quickly without compromising on food quality, nutrition, or sustainability. The company prioritizes wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, emphasizing its Food With Integrity philosophy. It operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, uniquely owning and managing all locations in North America and Europe, which ensures consistent quality and service standards. Chipotle has a passionate workforce dedicated to offering an outstanding guest experience, innovating in digital technology, and advancing sustainable business practices that make better food accessible to everyone.
The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle plays a critical part in maintaining the company’s high standards for food quality, safety, and teamwork within the kitchen. This position involves learning and mastering the preparation of delicious meals, grilling meats, and sautéing vegetables to ensure that every dish served meets Chipotle’s exceptional standards. Beyond cooking duties, Kitchen Leaders manage food inventory, oversee kitchen cleanliness and organization, and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and functional. This role also includes mentoring crew members to develop their skills and prepare them for future leadership roles. As a Kitchen Leader, you contribute to a strong, dynamic team atmosphere between back-of-house and front-of-house staff, promoting cooperation and effective communication that results in excellent customer service and operational throughput. This opportunity offers not only a chance to develop culinary and leadership skills but also to grow within a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while offering robust benefits like tuition assistance, paid time off, and competitive compensation with pay ranging from $17.40 to $19.35 per hour plus digital tips.
The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle plays a critical part in maintaining the company’s high standards for food quality, safety, and teamwork within the kitchen. This position involves learning and mastering the preparation of delicious meals, grilling meats, and sautéing vegetables to ensure that every dish served meets Chipotle’s exceptional standards. Beyond cooking duties, Kitchen Leaders manage food inventory, oversee kitchen cleanliness and organization, and ensure all equipment is properly maintained and functional. This role also includes mentoring crew members to develop their skills and prepare them for future leadership roles. As a Kitchen Leader, you contribute to a strong, dynamic team atmosphere between back-of-house and front-of-house staff, promoting cooperation and effective communication that results in excellent customer service and operational throughput. This opportunity offers not only a chance to develop culinary and leadership skills but also to grow within a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while offering robust benefits like tuition assistance, paid time off, and competitive compensation with pay ranging from $17.40 to $19.35 per hour plus digital tips.
Job Requirements
- Have a high school diploma
- Have restaurant experience
- Be able to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
- Be able to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
Job Qualifications
- Have the ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
- Have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
- Have restaurant experience
- Exhibit leadership and team-building skills
- Demonstrate strong communication abilities
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 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
- filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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