Kitchen Leader: Lead, Train & Deliver Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free meals

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Digital tips

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily food preparation, uphold quality and safety standards, and train Crew members for future leadership roles. You will ensure clean, well-stocked kitchens and lead a collaborative team focused on fast, delicious food and excellent guest service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, operational excellence, and opportunities for advancement within a values-driven environment that rewards dedication and hospitality.

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

• 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; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and Crew meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Filling out MSDS and Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

Skills

Restaurant experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily food preparation, uphold quality and safety standards, and train Crew members for future leadership roles. You will ensure clean, well-stocked kitchens and lead a collaborative team focused on fast, delicious food and excellent guest service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, operational excellence, and opportunities for advancement within a values-driven environment that rewards dedication and hospitality.