Kitchen Leader: Lead Great Food & Elevate Your Team

Chipotle Mexican Grill; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and oversee food preparation, grilling meats, and sautéing vegetables to ensure delicious, high-quality meals. You will order supplies and train teammates to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You will maintain kitchen safety and sanitation, keep the area organized, and drive teamwork to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and daily operational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Ability to communicate in the primary language of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order 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 become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and well stocked; maintain equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MSDS handling

Inventory management

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and oversee food preparation, grilling meats, and sautéing vegetables to ensure delicious, high-quality meals. You will order supplies and train teammates to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You will maintain kitchen safety and sanitation, keep the area organized, and drive teamwork to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and daily operational goals.