Kitchen Leader: Lead Crew, Elevate Food, Free Meals

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Mentor, OH is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and lead food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring delicious, safe dishes and a clean, well‑stocked kitchen.

You will train Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders, monitor inventory and waste, and promote teamwork to deliver an outstanding guest experience. This role emphasizes hands‑on supervision and upholding Chipotle's philosophy.

Qualifications

• Understand Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Speak, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Have restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory; resolve quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house Crew.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with Crew and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitized, and well‑stocked; maintain equipment.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries.

Skills

Food With Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Mentor, OH is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and lead food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring delicious, safe dishes and a clean, well‑stocked kitchen.

You will train Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders, monitor inventory and waste, and promote teamwork to deliver an outstanding guest experience. This role emphasizes hands‑on supervision and upholding Chipotle's philosophy.