Kitchen Leader

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Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast‑food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious. You’ll order the food and train others to become future Kitchen Leaders. The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of Chipotle’s delicious food every day, keeping the kitchen clean, organized and well stocked, and equipment in good condition.

You are a role model for Crew members, promoting teamwork and creating a great customer experience. While on the clock, you are always busy on your feet, accomplishing the station’s goals, taking on tasks that need to get done, and pitching in to help teammates.

• Ensure food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, following kitchen procedures
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, 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 quickly
• Ensure kitchen and Crew meet guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents
• Fill out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

• Understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
• Know and speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
• Have a high school diploma
• Have 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: $18.20–$20.26. Base pay may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Additional benefits are offered. Visit  for more details.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating 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 a leader in the food industry, committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while leading the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices.

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. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact A if you need an accommodation.