Kitchen Leader: Lead, Grow, Free Meals & Tuition Help

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to train Crew, oversee food preparation, and maintain kitchen standards. You will model teamwork, ensure quality and safety, and help staff grow into future Kitchen Leaders.

This role emphasizes efficiency, guest experience, and adherence to Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy within a fast-paced restaurant environment. This position invites you to lead, train, and elevate kitchen performance while supporting a positive work culture,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and train Crew.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping to order.
• Monitor waste and inventory levels; resolve issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back and front of house.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with Crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Monitor equipment; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries.
• Fill out MSDS and inventory rotation (FIFO).

Skills

Communication skills

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to train Crew, oversee food preparation, and maintain kitchen standards. You will model teamwork, ensure quality and safety, and help staff grow into future Kitchen Leaders.

This role emphasizes efficiency, guest experience, and adherence to Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy within a fast-paced restaurant environment. This position invites you to lead, train, and elevate kitchen performance while supporting a positive work culture,