Kitchen Leader - Join the Team!

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to cultivating a better world by 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 industry, Chipotle has rapidly expanded its presence with restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company is uniquely positioned as a restaurant brand of considerable size that owns and operates all of its locations in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and an authentic customer experience. Chipotle’s long-standing reputation is built on its commitment to innovation in food sustainability, digital technology, and inclusive business practices. At its core, Chipotle aims to make better food accessible to everyone while fostering a diverse and welcoming environment for its employees and guests alike. As a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the food served, ensuring every guest receives an exceptional dining experience. This role requires hands-on skills in food preparation including grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and adhering strictly to kitchen procedures that uphold Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. The Kitchen Leader is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the kitchen environment, while monitoring inventory and equipment to avoid any disruptions in service. A key aspect of the role is to nurture and train crew members, guiding them to develop their culinary skills and to eventually become future Kitchen Leaders themselves. The position demands someone who excels in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork and customer satisfaction. Beyond day-to-day operations, Kitchen Leaders are advocates of safety and health standards, ensuring that all crew members adhere to guidelines to prevent accidents or injuries. They also handle administrative tasks such as filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and managing inventory rotation to minimize waste. Communication is integral to this role, as Kitchen Leaders coordinate with both the back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and positive guest interactions. This is more than just a kitchen job—it’s an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the fast-food industry with integrity and passion. Chipotle values growth and development and offers Kitchen Leaders comprehensive opportunities for advancement, highlighting that 80 percent of their managers started as crew members. The company provides a competitive compensation package including benefits such as tuition assistance that covers 100 percent for select degrees or up to $5,250 per year, free food during shifts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off along with holiday closures. These benefits are designed to support employees both professionally and personally. With Chipotle’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company fosters a workplace environment that celebrates individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. This role is perfect for someone passionate about food quality, leadership, and making a meaningful impact in a community-oriented company that is continuously evolving and setting new standards in the food industry.

• Have a high school diploma
• have restaurant experience
• 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