Kitchen Leader: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Digital Tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader in New Jersey to learn and supervise food preparation, grill meats, and train future Kitchen Leaders. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen, while promoting teamwork and delivering a great customer experience.

You’ll oversee stock, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, while modeling Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy and supporting crew development for future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew and customers.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve quality issues.
• Support strong team dynamics between back-of-house and front-of-house crews.
• Develop crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with crew and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitation at all times.
• Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment; arrange repairs as needed.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Complete MSDS forms and manage Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader in New Jersey to learn and supervise food preparation, grill meats, and train future Kitchen Leaders. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen, while promoting teamwork and delivering a great customer experience.

You’ll oversee stock, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, while modeling Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy and supporting crew development for future leadership roles.