Kitchen Leader

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Leader, where you will ensure high food quality, train future leaders, and promote teamwork. Enjoy benefits like tuition assistance, free food, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is maintained.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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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 serve as role models 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 need to be done, and pitching in to help teammates.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, following kitchen procedures
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, resolve food quality issues
• Support a strong team dynamic between back of house and front of house Crew
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
• Communicate effectively with Crew members and customers to ensure great service and throughput
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is maintained; repair malfunctioning equipment promptly
• Ensure safety guidelines are met to prevent injuries or accidents
• Complete Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• 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 (up to $5,250/year or 100% coverage for some degrees)
• Free food
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Digital Tips
• Paid time off
• Holiday closures
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as Crew)

Who We Are

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is committed to responsible sourcing, wholesome ingredients, and sustainable practices. With locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany, we pride ourselves on quality, innovation, and a diverse, inclusive culture. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.