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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that is celebrated for its commitment to responsibly sourced ingredients and its innovative approach to fast food. Founded with the mission to cultivate a better world, Chipotle has differentiated itself by rejecting typical fast-food conventions and instead providing classically cooked, wholesome food made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The company operates locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and it is unique among similar-sized restaurant companies in that it owns and operates all its restaurants across North America and Europe. Chipotle is widely recognized as a leader in the food industry, pioneering new digital, technology, and sustainable business practices. The company places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace culture that values world-class talent from diverse backgrounds. Chipotle is not only dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with high-quality food but also committed to the holistic development of its crew members by offering opportunities for career advancement and continued learning. The role of Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is a pivotal position within the restaurant that bridges food preparation excellence and leadership development. This role goes beyond simply cooking and prepping food to order; it encompasses mentoring and training crew members to become future leaders within the kitchen. The Kitchen Leader is responsible for ensuring that food quality is consistently outstanding by grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety standards. They monitor food waste, ensure efficient inventory management, and oversee the proper maintenance of kitchen equipment. The Kitchen Leader encourages a strong team dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house crew members to provide a seamless customer experience. Being on their feet throughout their shifts, they proactively complete tasks and support teammates while promoting teamwork and operational efficiency. With responsibilities including filling out inventory rotation logs and safety data sheets, the Kitchen Leader plays a crucial role in upholding Chipotle’s high standards for food safety and kitchen operations. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $14.55 to $16.20 per hour, along with eligibility for digital tips. Chipotle also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance, free food, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holiday closures. The company emphasizes career growth opportunities, with 80% of managers having started as crew members. The Kitchen Leader role is an excellent career path for individuals passionate about food quality, leadership, and working collaboratively within a dynamic restaurant environment. Chipotle encourages applicants who value the Food With Integrity philosophy, have prior restaurant experience, and possess strong communication and organizational skills to join their team and contribute to a fast-changing food industry landscape.

• Have a high school diploma
• have restaurant experience
• have the ability to understand and articulate Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy
• have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location