Kitchen Leader: Lead Great Food & Grow Your Team

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; St. John (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in St. John, IN is hiring a Kitchen Leader to mentor Crew, ensure food quality, safety, and smooth kitchen operations.

You’ll train teammates to become future Kitchen Leaders and help maintain a clean, stocked, and well‑run kitchen that delivers great guest experiences. As a Kitchen Leader, you’ll grill meats, prep to order, manage inventory, and uphold Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.

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 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; reporting and addressing malfunctions.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and Crew meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in St. John, IN is hiring a Kitchen Leader to mentor Crew, ensure food quality, safety, and smooth kitchen operations.

You’ll train teammates to become future Kitchen Leaders and help maintain a clean, stocked, and well‑run kitchen that delivers great guest experiences. As a Kitchen Leader, you’ll grill meats, prep to order, manage inventory, and uphold Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.