Kitchen Leader: Lead a Team, Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; 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 (80% of managers started as Crew)

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Grand Rapids is seeking a Kitchen Leader to ensure food quality and promote teamwork within the kitchen. Responsibilities include training future leaders and maintaining kitchen safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and restaurant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition assistance and free food.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, resolving food quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house Crew and front-of-house Crew.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with Crew members and customers effectively to ensure great customer service and throughput.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.
• Ensure that the kitchen and all Crew members meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Fill out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and comply with Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

Skills

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

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A popular fast-food chain in Grand Rapids is seeking a Kitchen Leader to ensure food quality and promote teamwork within the kitchen. Responsibilities include training future leaders and maintaining kitchen safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and restaurant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition assistance and free food.