Kitchen Leader
About the role
As a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle, you will learn to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring the food is absolutely delicious. You will order supplies, train crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders, and maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked kitchen. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prep food to order, following kitchen procedures to ensure food quality.
- Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve food quality issues.
- Support a strong team dynamic between back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house crew.
- Develop crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
- Communicate effectively with crew members and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment.
- Monitor kitchen equipment, ensure it is in good repair, and arrange prompt repairs for any malfunction.
- Ensure safety guidelines are met to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Complete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and manage inventory rotation (FIFO).
Requirements
- Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s “Food With Integrity” philosophy.
- Proficiency in speaking, writing, and understanding the primary language(s) of the work location.
- High school diploma.
- Restaurant experience.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250 per year).
- Free food.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Digital tips.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday closures.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as crew).
Pay
Base pay range: $18.20 – $20.26 per hour (eligible for digital tips). Actual pay may vary based on skill level, experience, and education.
About the company
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle owns and operates all of its restaurants in North America and Europe. The company is committed to making food accessible to everyone while leading in digital, technology, and sustainable business practices.