Kitchen Leader

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle Mexican Grill

The Kitchen Leader role ensures the quality and safety of Chipotle’s food, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, and trains crew members to become future leaders.

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, sauté vegetables, and manage the kitchen daily. You’ll order supplies, train others, and support teamwork across back‑side and front‑side crew.

• Ensuring food quality by cooking and preparing food to order, following kitchen procedures.
• Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues.
• Supporting a strong team dynamic between back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house crew.
• Developing crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicating with crew members and customers effectively to ensure great 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 quickly.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and all crew meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Completing safety forms such as MSDS and inventory rotation (FIFO).

• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Proficiency in speaking, writing, and understanding the primary language(s) of the location.
• High school diploma.
• Restaurant experience.

• Tuition assistance (100% coverage for selected degrees or up to $5,250/year).
• Free food.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Digital tips.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as crew).

Base pay range: $16.65 – $18.53 per hour, plus digital tips. Pay varies by skill, experience, and education. Full benefits details:

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast‑food brand that serves responsibly sourced, meat‑and‑vegetable‑based meals. We are committed to making food more accessible while leading in digital, technology, and sustainability.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Contact A for assistance.

• Seniority Level: Not applicable
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management & Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants