Kitchen Leader: Lead Great Food & Team Impact

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to train crew, ensure high-quality food, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will lead by example, help improve the kitchen flow, and promote teamwork to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will oversee food prep, inventory, and staff development while upholding Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on cooking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to understand Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Ability to lead and train Crew to become Kitchen Leaders.

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 Crew.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew members and customers to ensure great service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety; ensure equipment is kept in good repair.

Skills

Food philosophy understanding

Customer service

Team building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to train crew, ensure high-quality food, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will lead by example, help improve the kitchen flow, and promote teamwork to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will oversee food prep, inventory, and staff development while upholding Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on cooking in a fast-paced environment.