Kitchen Leader

Position Overview

Kitchen Leader

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, resolving food quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back‑of‑house crew and front‑of‑house crew.
• Develop crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate with crew members and customers effectively to ensure great customer service and throughput.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Monitor kitchen equipment, ensuring it is kept in good repair and malfunctioning equipment is repaired promptly.
• Ensure all kitchen and crew activities meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Fill out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Strong knowledge of, and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant experience.

• Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select 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: $16.90–$18.81 per hour. Pay may vary based on skill level, experience and/or education. Digital tips are also available.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) cultivates a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people‑first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world‑class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

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• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Restaurants
• Location:
  
  East Longmeadow, MA