Kitchen Leader

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fast-casual restaurant as a Kitchen Leader, responsible for food quality, training Crew members, and ensuring a clean, organized kitchen. This role promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction while upholding Chipotle’s values.

Benefits

Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees)

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Ability to understand Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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About Chipotle

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

The Opportunity

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious. You’ll order the food and train others to become future Kitchen Leaders.

The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of Chipotle’s delicious food every day. They see to it that the kitchen is clean, organized and well stocked; and that the equipment is properly maintained and in good condition. Throughout the process they are serving as a role model for Crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders. At its core, as with every position at Chipotle, it is about promoting teamwork and creating a great customer experience. While on the clock, the Kitchen Leaders are always busy on their feet, accomplishing their station’s goals, taking on tasks that they see need to get done, and pitching in to help their teammates.

What You’ll Do

• Follow Chipotle’s policies and procedures, ensuring 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 effectively with Crew members and customers to ensure great customer service and throughput
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair; repair malfunctioning equipment promptly
• Ensure the kitchen and all Crew members meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Complete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
• Proficiency in the primary language(s) of the work location
• High school diploma
• Restaurant experience

What’s In It For You

• Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/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)

Who We Are

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. We have restaurants in the US, Canada, the UK, France, and Germany, and own and operate all our restaurants in North America and Europe. Our passionate employees are dedicated to providing a great guest experience. We are committed to making our food more accessible and leading in digital, technology, and sustainable practices. For more info or to order online, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; contact [e-mail] for assistance.