Kitchen Leader: Lead Teams, Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and lead food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring our food is delicious and prepared safely. You will order food, train Crew members, and help develop future Kitchen Leaders.

The role emphasizes teamwork on a fast-paced line, maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen, and upholding equipment that supports quality service.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to understand Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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 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; addressing malfunctions quickly.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and Crew meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
• Filling out MSDS and FIFO inventories.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to learn and lead food preparation, grill meats, and sauté vegetables while ensuring our food is delicious and prepared safely. You will order food, train Crew members, and help develop future Kitchen Leaders.

The role emphasizes teamwork on a fast-paced line, maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen, and upholding equipment that supports quality service.