Kitchen Leader - Billings, MT

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading restaurant company renowned for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a pioneer in the fast-casual dining sector, Chipotle has revolutionized the traditional fast-food landscape by combining speed with quality and sustainability. Operating numerous restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle uniquely owns and operates all its locations in North America and Europe, reinforcing its dedication to maintaining high operational and quality standards. The company is passionate about fostering a positive guest experience and takes pride in its innovative spirit and leadership within the food industry, consistently pushing technological and sustainable business practices forward. Chipotle is currently seeking a Kitchen Leader to join its dynamic team. This role provides a unique opportunity to cultivate a meaningful impact in the kitchen while supporting the company’s mission to make better food accessible to everyone. The Kitchen Leader plays a vital role in ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen meets Chipotle’s high standards for taste, quality, and safety. As a mentor and role model, this position not only involves preparing and cooking food but also training and developing Crew members to become future leaders within the kitchen. This engagement is critical to fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment, where every team member contributes to an exceptional customer experience. In this role, the Kitchen Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen, monitoring equipment to ensure it is properly maintained, and promptly addressing any malfunctions. The role demands a thorough understanding of Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy—an ethos that emphasizes ethically sourced ingredients and environmentally conscious practices. The Kitchen Leader must work closely with both the back-of-house and front-of-house teams to promote effective communication and teamwork, ensuring seamless service flow and consistent food quality. Additionally, the position involves important administrative tasks such as managing inventory, monitoring food waste, filling out safety documentation, and enforcing health and safety guidelines to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries. Chipotle offers a rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on career progression. With competitive compensation, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, digital tips, and tuition assistance covering up to 100% for select degrees or up to $5,250 per year, the benefits package supports both personal and professional development. Chipotle is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered, fostering a culture that champions equity and inclusion. If you are passionate about quality food, teamwork, and leadership development in a fast-paced restaurant setting, this is an ideal opportunity to grow with a brand that values its employees and community.

• 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