Service Leader — Great Food, Safe Service, Growth

Chipotle Mexican Grill group; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free food

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Service Leader to uphold a positive customer experience and ensure safe, quality food. You’ll train and guide the restaurant crew, maintain a clean line, and support daily operations across front‑of‑house tasks.

The role emphasizes food safety, cash handling, and office responsibilities, with opportunities for growth as leaders are developed within the team.

Qualifications

• Understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Know cash handling policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and health department matters.
• Familiar with office paperwork.
• Proficient in the primary language of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality food is served.
• Maintain a clean, organized line and functioning equipment.
• Support food safety with hand washing, glove changes and time/temperature checks.
• Resolve customer incidents and ensure positive experiences.
• Monitor crew breaks, shift changes, and line schedules.
• Develop and cross‑train front of house crew.
• Assist with crew performance reviews.
• Develop future Service Leaders.
• Assist with office administration duties and paperwork.
• Ensure office equipment and supplies are ordered and available.

Skills

Cash handling

Food Safety

Office paperwork

Communication

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Service Leader to uphold a positive customer experience and ensure safe, quality food. You’ll train and guide the restaurant crew, maintain a clean line, and support daily operations across front‑of‑house tasks.

The role emphasizes food safety, cash handling, and office responsibilities, with opportunities for growth as leaders are developed within the team.