Fort Wayne,IN,USA Kitchen Leader-Quick Hire! with $15-$16/hr Pay
Posted on October 24, 2025
Fort Wayne, IN, USA Role Highlights
At a Glance
- Job Title: Kitchen Leader - Quick Hire!
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA, IN
- Employer: Chipotle (Hiring in Fort Wayne, IN, USA)
- This Fort Wayne, IN, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Chipotle team in Fort Wayne, IN, USA, IN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Fort Wayne, IN, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $15-$16/Hour (approx. $33k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Day-to-Day
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Operating in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out by owning and operating all its locations in North America and Europe. This unique approach allows Chipotle to maintain exceptional quality and service standards, contributing to its reputation as an innovator in the food industry. The company's culture emphasizes values such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all qualified individuals can thrive.
The role of Kitchen Leader at Chipotle offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food quality and team leadership. This position is a hands-on role where you will learn to prepare great food, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, ensuring that every dish served meets Chipotle's high standards of taste and presentation. The Kitchen Leader acts as a key player in maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness, organization, and inventory, while also ensuring equipment is properly maintained and in good repair. This leadership role includes training and developing crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders, promoting teamwork across the back and front of house teams, and supporting a positive customer experience.
As a Kitchen Leader, you will be actively involved in daily kitchen operations, from cooking and prepping food to monitoring food waste and inventory levels. You will play a vital role in communications, ensuring smooth collaboration among crew members and delivering excellent customer service. Safety and sanitation are paramount, and you will be responsible for maintaining the highest safety standards to prevent injuries or accidents. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and enjoys mentoring others while contributing to a better world through Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy. Chipotle also offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits such as tuition assistance, free meals, and medical, dental, and vision insurance, making it a rewarding workplace for those looking to advance their careers in the food industry.
- High school diploma
- Restaurant experience
- 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