Kitchen Leader - Grow Your Skills, Free Meals

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader in Covington, GA to oversee food preparation, train crew, and uphold food safety standards. You’ll lead cooks, ensure quality and freshness, and role-model teamwork to deliver a great guest experience.

You will manage inventory, monitor waste, and maintain clean, organized kitchen operations, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• 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 in order 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 ensure there are no injuries or accidents.
• Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

Skills

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader in Covington, GA to oversee food preparation, train crew, and uphold food safety standards. You’ll lead cooks, ensure quality and freshness, and role-model teamwork to deliver a great guest experience.

You will manage inventory, monitor waste, and maintain clean, organized kitchen operations, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety.