Kitchen Leader: Lead a Culinary Team, Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, grilling, and sautéing to deliver delicious meals. You will train Crew members, manage stock and safety, and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen while supporting a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational standards, and a strong customer experience as part of Chipotle’s commitment to quality and integrity in fast-casual dining.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve food quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back of house and front of house crews.
• Develop crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with crew members and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and properly stocked; maintain equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen and crew meet safety and injury prevention guidelines.
• Complete MSDS and FIFO documentation as needed.

Skills

Language proficiency

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, grilling, and sautéing to deliver delicious meals. You will train Crew members, manage stock and safety, and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen while supporting a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational standards, and a strong customer experience as part of Chipotle’s commitment to quality and integrity in fast-casual dining.