Kitchen Leader: Craft Great Food & Elevate Your Team

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to master food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You will uphold quality and safety, ensure a clean, well‑stocked kitchen, and model teamwork to deliver an outstanding customer experience. The role emphasizes efficiency, training, and proactive problem solving in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• High school diploma.
• Restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory; resolve quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house crew.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with Crew members and customers for excellent service and throughput.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
• Manage MSDS and FIFO inventory practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to master food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You will uphold quality and safety, ensure a clean, well‑stocked kitchen, and model teamwork to deliver an outstanding customer experience. The role emphasizes efficiency, training, and proactive problem solving in a fast‑paced setting.