Kitchen Leader - Join the Team!

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leader in the fast-casual dining industry, renowned for its commitment to serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Since its inception, Chipotle has distinguished itself by challenging the conventional fast-food experience and pioneering a more thoughtful approach to food preparation and customer service. Operating restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique in its ownership and operation of all its restaurants in North America and Europe, underscoring its dedication to maintaining consistent quality and service standards. As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CMG), Chipotle invests in innovation, technology, and sustainable business practices, continually pushing the boundaries of what a fast-casual restaurant can achieve. Each Chipotle restaurant is staffed by passionate employees focused on cultivating a better world by making better food accessible to everyone. This mission is reflected in the company’s culture, which values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring an engaging and welcoming environment for both employees and guests. Chipotle provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement, with a majority of its managers having started as crew members. The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to develop hands-on culinary skills while also taking on leadership responsibilities. Kitchen Leaders are fundamental to the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish served meets Chipotle’s rigorous standards for quality and taste. This role involves mastering food preparation techniques such as grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, managing kitchen inventory, and maintaining stringent cleanliness and safety protocols. Beyond the technical skills, Kitchen Leaders serve as key role models and mentors for their teams, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and positive work environment. Those in this position are responsible for ordering supplies, training and developing crew members into future leaders, and facilitating effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff to deliver an exceptional customer experience. The role demands a proactive individual who takes pride in their work, contributes to teamwork, and adapts dynamically to the fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure, environment of a busy kitchen. Chipotle prioritizes learning and growth, encouraging Kitchen Leaders to continuously improve their skills and advance their careers within the company. Employment with Chipotle offers a blend of financial and personal rewards, including competitive compensation, paid time off, tuition assistance, and free meals. If you are passionate about food, leadership, and making a difference in the food industry, this role offers a unique platform to cultivate these ambitions while contributing to a meaningful mission.

• Have a high school diploma
• Have restaurant experience
• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy
• Ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location