Kitchen Leader — Lead, Learn, and Shape Better Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders. You’ll ensure food quality and safety, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, and maintain equipment for smooth operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork and delivering a great customer experience. As a Kitchen Leader, you will be a hands-on mentor, guiding Crew members, promoting safety, and supporting

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.

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

Communication skills

Language proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders. You’ll ensure food quality and safety, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, and maintain equipment for smooth operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork and delivering a great customer experience. As a Kitchen Leader, you will be a hands-on mentor, guiding Crew members, promoting safety, and supporting