Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading fast-food company in Wixom, Michigan, is looking for a Kitchen Leader who will ensure food quality, support team dynamics, and train future leaders. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and some restaurant experience. This position offers competitive compensation, tuition assistance, and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order.
• Monitoring food waste and inventory levels.
• Supporting a strong team dynamic between back and front of house.
• Developing Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy

Knowledge of primary language(s) of the work location

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and following kitchen procedures
• Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues
• Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
• Developing Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
• Communicating with Crew members and customers effectively to ensure great customer service and throughput
• Ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and ensuring it is kept in good repair; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible
• Ensuring that the kitchen itself and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Filling out 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
• Knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand 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)

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.