Kitchen Leader: Lead Prep, Train Crews, Serve Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to train Crew, manage food preparation, and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen. The role focuses on delivering delicious food, upholding safety standards, and promoting teamwork and strong customer service.

The position offers base pay transparency, benefits, and opportunities for advancement as part of a values-driven company committed to better food accessibility.

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

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and following kitchen procedures
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, and resolve food quality issues
• Support a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
• Communicate with Crew members and customers effectively in order to ensure great customer service and throughput
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair; repair malfunctioning equipment quickly
• Ensure that the kitchen and all Crew members meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Fill out MSDS and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Kitchen Leader to train Crew, manage food preparation, and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen. The role focuses on delivering delicious food, upholding safety standards, and promoting teamwork and strong customer service.

The position offers base pay transparency, benefits, and opportunities for advancement as part of a values-driven company committed to better food accessibility.