Kitchen Leader

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fast-casual restaurant chain as a Kitchen Leader, where you'll prepare delicious food, manage orders, and train future leaders. This role emphasizes teamwork and customer satisfaction while ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.

Benefits

Tuition assistance (up to $5,250/year or free degrees)

Free food

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and safety daily.
• Train future Kitchen Leaders and develop Crew members.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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About Us

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 supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. Join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and make better food accessible to everyone.

The Opportunity

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You will ensure our food is delicious, manage food orders, and train future Kitchen Leaders.

The Kitchen Leader ensures the quality and safety of our food daily. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, organization, stock levels, equipment maintenance, and serving as a role model for Crew members to develop into future leaders. The role promotes teamwork and a great customer experience, with a focus on accomplishing goals, assisting teammates, and maintaining safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Follow policies and procedures to ensure food quality and safety.
2. Monitor food waste, inventory, and resolve quality issues.
3. Support team dynamics between back and front of house.
4. Develop Crew members for leadership roles.
5. Communicate effectively with Crew and customers.
6. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
7. Ensure equipment is in good repair and functioning properly.
8. Adhere to safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
9. Complete safety documentation and inventory rotation.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250/year or free degrees).
• Free food.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Digital tips, paid time off, holiday closures.
• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities (80% of managers started as Crew).

About Chipotle

We are committed to responsible sourcing, wholesome ingredients, and sustainable practices. With locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany, we strive to make food accessible and foster a diverse, inclusive culture. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including those with disabilities, for whom reasonable accommodations can be provided.