Kitchen Leader - Bakersfield, CA

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that is committed to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made from wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Founded with a mission to transform the fast-food experience, Chipotle is not just about serving food quickly; it is about offering better food choices and supporting sustainable farming and food practices. As a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company uniquely owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, which allows it to maintain high-quality standards and a consistent mission-driven approach across locations. Chipotle is passionate about providing a great customer experience and is dedicated to making its food more accessible to everyone while leading advancements in digital technology and sustainable business practices. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, recognizing that its purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food to hiring world-class individuals who help drive its culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, Chipotle values diversity at all levels and encourages all qualified applicants to join its team. Accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive recruitment and hiring process. The Kitchen Leader position at Chipotle is a dynamic role focused on culinary excellence, leadership, and team development within a fast-casual dining environment. This role is essential to maintaining the quality and safety of the food served, as well as creating an environment where teamwork is prioritized and customer experiences are exceptional. Kitchen Leaders are responsible for preparing delicious meals, grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and ensuring that all kitchen operations run smoothly. Key responsibilities include ordering food inventory, training crew members to become future leaders, and upholding sanitation and safety standards. The Kitchen Leader acts as a role model and mentor to other team members, fostering a cohesive and supportive workplace culture. This position demands high energy, multitasking, and the ability to work effectively under pressure, all while maintaining strict adherence to Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy. Kitchen Leaders play a crucial role in inventory management, food waste reduction, and equipment maintenance, ensuring that the kitchen is organized, stocked, and operating efficiently. The role requires excellent communication skills, not only for coordinating with back-of-house and front-of-house crew but also for providing outstanding customer service. Chipotle offers a competitive hourly wage range from $21.25 to $23.65, which is also eligible for digital tips, along with an attractive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, free food, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about food quality, leadership, and contributing to a company with a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to better food and better world values.

• 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