Kitchen Leader: Mentor Crew, Craft Great Food, Lead Change

Chipotle Mexican Grill; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; 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

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Metuchen, NJ is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables, while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders. You’ll ensure quality and safety, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, and model teamwork to deliver a great customer experience.

This role emphasizes cooking to order, managing inventory, MSDS and FIFO processes, and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Must have restaurant experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house crews.
• Develop Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate effectively with Crew members and customers to ensure great service.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill in Metuchen, NJ is hiring a Kitchen Leader to learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables, while training Crew to become future Kitchen Leaders. You’ll ensure quality and safety, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, and model teamwork to deliver a great customer experience.

This role emphasizes cooking to order, managing inventory, MSDS and FIFO processes, and mentoring teammates.