Kitchen Leader-Portland,ME Needed-Portland,ME,USA Area | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Your Next Step in Portland, ME, USA
Job Title: Kitchen Leader - Portland, ME Employer: Chipotle (Hiring in Portland, ME, USA) Location: Portland, ME, USA, ME
Compensation: $18-$20/Hour (approx. $41.1k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Clear growth pathways at our Portland, ME, USA office.
What You'll Do
Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- This Portland, ME, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Chipotle team in Portland, ME, USA, ME is growing.
- Benefit from working in Portland, ME, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain that is revolutionizing the fast-food industry by focusing on responsibly sourced, classically cooked, and real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle prides itself on cultivating a better world through its commitment to sustainable business practices, digital innovation, and a mission to make better food accessible to everyone. With a presence spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique among its large competitors as it owns and operates all of its restaurants in North America and Europe. The company’s passionate employees are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, reinforcing Chipotle’s reputation as a brand rooted in values and community engagement.
The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle is an exciting opportunity to become a vital part of the team responsible for ensuring food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. As a Kitchen Leader, you will develop expertise in cooking and prepping appetizing meals by grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and following standardized kitchen procedures that uphold Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy. Beyond food preparation, the role emphasizes leadership development by training and mentoring fellow Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders. This position requires a dynamic individual who can maintain an organized and sanitary kitchen environment, monitor equipment functionality, and uphold safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
Working as a Kitchen Leader is more than just managing kitchen tasks; it involves fostering teamwork and communication between the back of house and front of house teams to enhance the overall customer experience. Being on your feet and actively engaging with your team to achieve station goals exemplifies the energetic and hands-on nature of this role. Responsibilities also include managing inventory levels, minimizing food waste, performing safety documentation such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and ensuring adherence to food rotation principles such as First In, First Out (FIFO).
Chipotle provides a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to its culture. The company values individuals who are passionate about culinary arts, customer service, and community-building. Compensation for this role is competitive and includes numerous benefits like tuition assistance, free food, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday closures, and opportunities for advancement—80% of managers at Chipotle started as Crew members. This is a fantastic entry point for those looking to build a rewarding career in the fast-casual dining industry, with Chipotle’s commitment to personal growth and development paving the way for continued success.
- 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