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, maintain cleanliness, and support a strong team dynamic.

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 safety knowledge

Benefits

• Tuition assistance (up to 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 $17.15–$19.06 per hour, eligible for digital tips. Actual base pay may vary based on skill level, experience, and/or education. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

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.

EEO Statement

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices at all levels of the organization without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have the opportunity to realize their full potential.