Kitchen Leader: Lead, Train & Deliver Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; 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 seeking a Kitchen Leader to train and guide Crew members, ensure food quality and safety, and maintain a clean, well-stocked kitchen. You will mentor future Kitchen Leaders, manage inventory, and uphold Chipotle’s standards while delivering a great customer experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and hands-on cooking, with opportunities to advance as you demonstrate leadership and strong operations skills.

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.

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 in order 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; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible.
• Ensuring that the kitchen itself and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to ensure there are no injuries or accidents.
• Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Skills

Restaurant experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to train and guide Crew members, ensure food quality and safety, and maintain a clean, well-stocked kitchen. You will mentor future Kitchen Leaders, manage inventory, and uphold Chipotle’s standards while delivering a great customer experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and hands-on cooking, with opportunities to advance as you demonstrate leadership and strong operations skills.