Kitchen Leader: Lead Kitchen, Train Teams, Grow & Earn

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; 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 seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, ensure delicious outcomes, and train Crew for future leadership roles. You will manage food quality, safety, and inventory while promoting teamwork and customer satisfaction.

As a Kitchen Leader, you’ll model Chipotle’s standards, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and help drive throughput. This role emphasizes hands-on coaching and rapid problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor inventory and food quality; resolve issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back and front of house.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitized, and well stocked.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and safe; report issues promptly.
• Follow MSDS and FIFO practices.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food With Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and supervise food preparation, ensure delicious outcomes, and train Crew for future leadership roles. You will manage food quality, safety, and inventory while promoting teamwork and customer satisfaction.

As a Kitchen Leader, you’ll model Chipotle’s standards, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and help drive throughput. This role emphasizes hands-on coaching and rapid problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.