Kitchen Leader

The role of Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about food quality and leadership. This position is critical in maintaining the high standards that Chipotle is known for, ensuring every meal served is absolutely delicious and prepared with care. Kitchen Leaders are responsible for preparing great food, grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and managing kitchen operations. They ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, well-stocked, and that equipment is maintained in excellent condition for safety and efficiency. In addition to cooking responsibilities, Kitchen Leaders take on a leadership role by training crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders themselves and by fostering a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house staff. The job involves constantly being on your feet, meeting station goals, helping teammates, and promoting seamless customer service and throughput. This role offers a hands-on leadership experience in a vibrant, fast-paced environment that values growth, teamwork, and a shared mission to serve better food. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement, with 80 percent of managers starting as crew members. Joining Chipotle as a Kitchen Leader means becoming part of a company committed to making a positive impact in the food industry and the communities it serves while developing valuable skills and career pathways in hospitality and leadership.Show Less