Kitchen Leader: Lead, Train & Elevate Fresh Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee cooking, food prep, and training of Crew members in a fast-paced kitchen. You will ensure delicious, high-quality meals and model teamwork to deliver a great customer experience.

You’ll manage food safety, inventory, and equipment maintenance while promoting Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. This role emphasizes shift leadership, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels and resolve quality issues.
• Support strong teamwork between back of house and front of house crews.
• Develop Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew and customers to ensure great service and throughput.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitized, and well-maintained equipment.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee cooking, food prep, and training of Crew members in a fast-paced kitchen. You will ensure delicious, high-quality meals and model teamwork to deliver a great customer experience.

You’ll manage food safety, inventory, and equipment maintenance while promoting Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. This role emphasizes shift leadership, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to daily operations.