Kitchen Leader - Quick Hire!

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established with a mission to change the face of fast food, Chipotle is committed to making better food accessible to everyone while promoting sustainable business practices, digital innovation, and technology leadership. Operating restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique in owning and operating all its locations in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and service standards. As a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, safety, and consistency of our food. This position offers hands-on experience in food preparation, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, all while adhering to Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy. The Kitchen Leader is responsible for ensuring that every dish served meets Chipotle's high standards for taste and presentation. In addition to food prep duties, you will help manage inventory levels, monitor food waste, and oversee kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance. This role encourages fostering teamwork and leading by example, as you will train and mentor Crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders, supporting their growth and development within the company. The Kitchen Leader position is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with both the back-of-house and front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. On any given day, you will be actively engaged in meeting station goals, assisting teammates, and ensuring that the kitchen environment is safe and organized. This leadership role demands a commitment to upholding safety guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents and includes tasks such as filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and managing inventory rotation (FIFO). At Chipotle, the Kitchen Leader role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a brand with a strong purpose and growth potential. The company supports its employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities for advancement, with 80 percent of managers having started as Crew members. Additional perks include tuition assistance for select degrees, free meals during shifts, paid time off, and holiday closures. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about food quality, team leadership, and contributing to a mission-driven company dedicated to sustainability and food innovation.

• 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
• have a high school diploma
• have restaurant experience