Kitchen Leader: Lead, Mentor & Grow in Fast-Casual Kitchen

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; 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 seeks a Kitchen Leader to train, supervise, and coach crew while preparing high‑quality food to order. You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold safety standards, and promote teamwork to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll guide back-of-house and front-of-house teammates, ensure inventory control, and model Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Has restaurant experience and a strong sense of teamwork.
• Understands and can communicate Chipotle’s food standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor inventory and food waste; address quality issues.
• Support back-of-house and front-of-house teams to maintain throughput.
• Develop Crew members toward becoming Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitized, and well-maintained equipment.
• Ensure safety guidelines to prevent injuries and accidents.
• Complete MSDS and FIFO documentation as required.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill seeks a Kitchen Leader to train, supervise, and coach crew while preparing high‑quality food to order. You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold safety standards, and promote teamwork to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll guide back-of-house and front-of-house teammates, ensure inventory control, and model Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy in a fast-paced environment.