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Service Leader

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $20.25
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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 dedicated to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made from wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded with a mission to revolutionize the fast food industry, Chipotle stands out by prioritizing food integrity, sustainability, and innovation. With a presence in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique among large restaurant companies in that it owns and operates all of its locations across North America and Europe. This ensures consistent quality and service in every restaurant. Chipotle is also a pioneer in digital technology and sustainable business practices, reflecting its commitment to making better food accessible to all while driving meaningful change in how food is sourced and prepared.

The company is known for its passionate employees who strive to deliver an excellent customer experience while maintaining Chipotle's values-driven and people-first culture. The organization fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and respect are cornerstones, providing opportunities for all team members to grow and realize their fullest potential. Chipotle’s robust commitment to fair employment practices and equal opportunity ensures that individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

The Service Leader role at Chipotle is a key position that directly influences the customer experience by ensuring that safe, high-quality food is prepared and served efficiently. Service Leaders are responsible for maintaining operational excellence on the line, ensuring that restaurant crew members are well trained, motivated, and equipped to provide friendly and accurate service. This role demands a hands-on leader who is actively engaged on the restaurant floor, supporting team members and addressing tasks as needed to keep the restaurant running smoothly. The Service Leader is essential for fostering a clean and organized environment, making sure equipment functions properly, and upholding food safety and quality standards.

Service Leaders also play a vital role in customer satisfaction by quickly resolving any food quality issues and responding effectively to customer concerns to ensure positive dining experiences. They are responsible for managing crew schedules, breaks, and shift transitions, as well as assisting with administrative duties including cash handling, banking responsibilities, and office paperwork. The role includes mentoring and developing front-of-house crew members to build a capable and confident team. Service Leaders contribute to team performance discussions, help train future leaders, and ensure necessary supplies and office equipment are available and operational.

This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits that support employee growth and well-being. Chipotle’s benefits include tuition assistance, free meals, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday closures, and digital tips. Importantly, Chipotle provides ample opportunities for advancement, with 80% of managers having started their careers as crew members. Overall, the Service Leader role is ideal for driven individuals who are passionate about food quality, customer service, team leadership, and contributing to a company that is redefining the fast-food landscape.

Job Requirements

  • have a high school diploma
  • have restaurant experience
  • be able to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
  • have knowledge and experience of cash handling policies and procedures
  • have knowledge of food safety and health department matters
  • have familiarity with office paperwork
  • have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Job Qualifications

  • be able to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
  • have knowledge and experience of cash handling policies and procedures
  • have knowledge of Food Safety and health department matters
  • have familiarity with office paperwork
  • have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
  • have restaurant experience

Job Duties

  • making sure great tasting, high quality food is served
  • helping to resolve food quality issues
  • supporting food safety which includes ensuring hand washing and glove changes, monitoring time and temperature on the line, monitoring secondary shelf lives, and ensuring the Daily Food Safety Checklist and food safety policies and procedures are followed
  • helping to resolve customer incidents and working to ensure positive customer experiences
  • helping to monitor crew breaks, shift changes, shift meetings, and line schedules
  • developing and cross training all front of house crew
  • assisting with crew performance reviews
  • developing future service leaders
  • assisting with miscellaneous office administration duties such as banking, cash handling policies and responsibilities, and office paperwork
  • ensuring office equipment remains in working order and making sure office supplies are ordered as necessary
  • ensuring the proper quantity of supplies are available as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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