Kitchen Leader: Lead Delicious Food, Elevate Teams

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to manage daily food preparation, uphold quality and safety standards, and train Kitchen Leaders of tomorrow. You’ll ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, stay on budget, and support a strong team dynamic while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead by example, maintain cleanliness and organization, and help crew members grow into leadership roles as part of Chipotle’s culture of teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Restaurant experience required.
• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve quality issues.
• Train Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and well stocked; maintain equipment.
• Promote teamwork and deliver a great customer experience.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and MSDS/FIFO procedures are completed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to manage daily food preparation, uphold quality and safety standards, and train Kitchen Leaders of tomorrow. You’ll ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, stay on budget, and support a strong team dynamic while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead by example, maintain cleanliness and organization, and help crew members grow into leadership roles as part of Chipotle’s culture of teamwork and excellence.