Kitchen Leader: Mentor a Team & Craft Great Food

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food, and train Crew members to grow into future Kitchen Leaders. You will manage food prep, safety standards, and teamwork to deliver a great guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, inventory control, and coaching teammates while maintaining Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy and high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Understand Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Speak, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• High school diploma.
• Restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; resolve quality issues.
• Support a strong back- and front-of-house team dynamic.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew and customers to ensure great service.
• Keep the kitchen clean and sanitized.
• Monitor equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Ensure safety guidelines to prevent injuries.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide daily kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food, and train Crew members to grow into future Kitchen Leaders. You will manage food prep, safety standards, and teamwork to deliver a great guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, inventory control, and coaching teammates while maintaining Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy and high food safety standards.