Kitchen Leader: Lead a Team, Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide food preparation, uphold quality and safety, and train Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders. You will ensure clean, well-stocked kitchens, proper maintenance of equipment, and strong teamwork to deliver a great guest experience.

You will lead by example in promoting Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy, communicate effectively with Crew and guests, and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines across shifts.

Qualifications

• Have the ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
• Have a high school diploma
• Have restaurant experience

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

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide food preparation, uphold quality and safety, and train Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders. You will ensure clean, well-stocked kitchens, proper maintenance of equipment, and strong teamwork to deliver a great guest experience.

You will lead by example in promoting Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy, communicate effectively with Crew and guests, and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines across shifts.