Kitchen Leader - $21.25 to $23.65 per HOUR

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a pioneering fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, and real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Operating in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle distinguishes itself as the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its locations in North America and Europe. With a profound commitment to cultivating a better world, Chipotle focuses on more than just food—it aims to revolutionize the fast food industry by inspiring conversations and supporting sustainable farming and food practices. Their mission to make better food accessible to everyone is supported by passionate employees, technological innovations, and sustainable business operations. Chipotle’s people-first culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion at every organizational level. The company actively seeks world-class individuals who align with its core values and are eager to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive environment. They prioritize creating opportunities for all, including qualified applicants with disabilities, ensuring that every individual has access to reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of this innovative and mission-driven chain. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring that the food prepared in the kitchen meets Chipotle’s exacting standards for quality, taste, and safety. Kitchen Leaders learn the artistry of preparing great food, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, adhering to proper kitchen procedures while maintaining an organized, clean, and well-stocked kitchen. They also play a crucial leadership role, training and mentoring crew members to develop the future generation of Kitchen Leaders. The role is physically engaging, requiring individuals who are proactive, energetic, and ready to contribute to a team-centric environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring food inventory, minimizing food waste, ensuring equipment maintenance, and upholding rigorous safety and sanitation standards. Beyond operational duties, Kitchen Leaders promote a strong dynamic between back-of-house and front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive base pay range of $21.25 to $23.65 per hour, supplemented by digital tips. Chipotle supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, free meals, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holiday closures. The company values career growth, with 80% of managers having started as crew members, highlighting ample advancement opportunities within the organization. In summary, working as a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is not just about managing kitchen operations—it is about embodying the company’s food with integrity philosophy, fostering teamwork, and creating a welcoming, efficient environment where every employee can thrive and every guest can enjoy delicious, responsibly prepared meals. Those passionate about food quality, leadership, and sustainable practices will find this role rewarding and impactful.

• 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
• Have a high school diploma
• Have restaurant experience