Kitchen Leader

Kitchen Leader

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As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for ensuring our food is absolutely delicious, ordering supplies, and training others to become future Kitchen Leaders.

• Ensure food quality by cooking and preparing food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, and resolve food quality issues.
• Support a strong team dynamic between back-of-house Crew and front-of-house Crew.
• Develop Crew members to be 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 and ensure it is kept in good repair; repair malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Ensure the kitchen and all Crew members meet safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
• Fill out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and conduct Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

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

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

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