Kitchen Leader: Lead Team & Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Asheville, NC is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily food preparation, maintain quality and safety, and train Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You’ll lead by example, ensure a clean, well-stocked kitchen, and collaborate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to deliver a great guest experience. Prior restaurant experience and a high school diploma are required. This role offers advancement opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory; resolve quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house Crew.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew members and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep kitchen clean and sanitized at all times.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and repaired promptly.
• Ensure kitchen and Crew safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries.
• Complete MSDS and FIFO inventory documentation as required.

Skills

Food safety leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Asheville, NC is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily food preparation, maintain quality and safety, and train Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.

You’ll lead by example, ensure a clean, well-stocked kitchen, and collaborate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to deliver a great guest experience. Prior restaurant experience and a high school diploma are required. This role offers advancement opportunities and benefits.