Kitchen Leader

About the role

Cultivate a Better World. Chipotle is changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We are looking for a Kitchen Leader to join our team.

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 to ensure 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
• 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

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership abilities
• Food preparation and safety knowledge

Benefits

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

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $16.35–$18.19, with the actual base pay varying based on skill level, experience, and/or education. In addition to base pay, Chipotle offers a competitive benefits package including digital tips, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday closures, and opportunities for advancement.