Kitchen Leader

About the role

Cultivate a better world by joining Chipotle as a Kitchen Leader. Learn to prepare delicious food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. Ensure food quality, support team dynamics, and communicate effectively to create a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and following kitchen procedures
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, and resolve food quality issues
• Support a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
• Communicate with Crew members and customers effectively for great customer service and throughput
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure it is in good repair; fix malfunctioning equipment as quickly as possible
• Ensure compliance with necessary guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Fill out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Requirements

• 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
• A high school diploma
• Restaurant experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma

Skills

• Understanding of Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership abilities
• Food preparation and monitoring skills
• Equipment maintenance and sanitation knowledge

Benefits

• Tuition assistance (up to 100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year)
• Free food
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Digital Tips
• Paid time off
• Holiday closures
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $16.35–$18.19 per hour, with the possibility of digital tips. Actual base pay may vary based on skill level, experience, and education. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

Schedule

Chipotle schedules vary by location, but typically involve working shifts that can include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Contact

For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com. For accommodation requests due to a disability, please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com.