Kitchen Leader — Grow Teams & Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Insurance (medical)

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, ordering, and training to build future Kitchen Leaders. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering a delicious guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

The Kitchen Leader will ensure food quality, proper sanitation, and efficient service while supporting back-of-house and front-of-house crews. Training and development are key as you mentor teammates to grow into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and train a team of crew members.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following Chipotle procedures.
• Monitor inventory and waste; ensure quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Lead back-of-house and front-of-house Crew to maintain strong teamwork.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Maintain equipment, cleanliness, and proper storage practices.
• Ensure safety guidelines to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Complete MSDS and FIFO as needed.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, ordering, and training to build future Kitchen Leaders. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering a delicious guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

The Kitchen Leader will ensure food quality, proper sanitation, and efficient service while supporting back-of-house and front-of-house crews. Training and development are key as you mentor teammates to grow into leadership roles.