Kitchen Leader

About the role

Cultivate a Better World is at the heart of Chipotle's mission. We believe in making better food accessible to everyone and are dedicated to changing the face of fast food through our unique approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables
• 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
• 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
• Attention to detail

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 $17.65–$19.64 per hour, with the possibility of earning digital tips. Actual base pay may vary based on skill level, experience, and/or education. For more details, visit Chipotle’s benefits page.

Schedule

As a Kitchen Leader, you will be on your feet throughout the day, working to ensure the quality and safety of Chipotle’s food. Shifts may vary based on operational needs.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this position, please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com. For general inquiries, visit Chipotle’s website.