Kitchen Leader - Lead, Learn, and Grow with Free Meals

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide food preparation, maintain quality and safety, and train Crew members for future leadership roles. You will help ensure a clean, well-stocked kitchen and set a positive example for teamwork and customer service.

The role emphasizes cooking to order, inventory control, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for advancement and a strong focus on helping Crew grow into future Kitchen Leaders.

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 in order 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; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible.
• Ensuring that the kitchen itself and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to ensure there are no injuries or accidents.
• Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Skills

Restaurant experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide food preparation, maintain quality and safety, and train Crew members for future leadership roles. You will help ensure a clean, well-stocked kitchen and set a positive example for teamwork and customer service.

The role emphasizes cooking to order, inventory control, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for advancement and a strong focus on helping Crew grow into future Kitchen Leaders.