Kitchen Leader - $15.15 to $16.84 per HOUR

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a renowned leader in the fast-casual dining industry, dedicated to cultivating a better world through responsible sourcing and delivering high-quality, real food to its customers. Established as a unique and innovative restaurant chain, Chipotle serves freshly prepared dishes using wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The company has expanded its footprint internationally with locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, standing out as the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. Chipotle is deeply committed to digital innovation, sustainability, and making nutritious food accessible to everyone, continuously evolving while maintaining its core philosophy of 'Food With Integrity.' This commitment is reinforced through a diverse and inclusive work environment that prioritizes equity and values every employee. The role of a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is essential in maintaining the company's high standards for food quality and customer satisfaction. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position where the leader takes on the responsibility of preparing exceptional meals, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, ensuring all food meets Chipotle's rigorous quality standards. The Kitchen Leader upholds food safety practices, oversees kitchen cleanliness and organization, and guarantees that kitchen equipment is well-maintained and functioning efficiently. Beyond managing operations, this role is integral to fostering teamwork between back-of-house crew and front-of-house staff, creating a supportive environment that promotes exceptional customer service. A key element of the job is training and developing crew members to become the next generation of Kitchen Leaders, thereby ensuring sustained excellence and leadership within the kitchen. This role requires a dynamic individual who is proactive, able to multitask effectively, and is willing to contribute wherever needed to support team goals. From managing inventory and minimizing food waste to completing safety documentation and compliance tasks, the Kitchen Leader plays a critical part in advancing Chipotle's mission and the overall customer experience. This opportunity offers substantial growth potential within a company known for promoting from within, as evidenced by the fact that 80% of Chipotle's managers started as crew members. Candidates can also expect competitive compensation and benefits that support personal and professional growth, including tuition assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. Joining Chipotle means becoming part of a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employees thrive and succeed.

• 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