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 with customers.

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; repair malfunctioning equipment as quickly as possible
• Ensure compliance with necessary guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Fulfill 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

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership abilities
• Food preparation and management skills

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.