Kitchen Leader — Lead Food Quality & Team Growth

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You will train others to become future Kitchen Leaders while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, stocked, and compliant with safety guidelines.

You’ll promote teamwork, deliver a great customer experience, and support a crew-driven environment focused on operational excellence and delicious food.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve 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.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and sanitized; maintain equipment.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You will train others to become future Kitchen Leaders while ensuring the kitchen remains clean, stocked, and compliant with safety guidelines.

You’ll promote teamwork, deliver a great customer experience, and support a crew-driven environment focused on operational excellence and delicious food.