Kitchen Leader-Spokane,WA Position in Spokane,WA,USA | Hiring

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is renowned for cultivating a better world and revolutionizing the fast-food industry by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Operating restaurants primarily in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle stands out as the only restaurant company of its size that fully owns and operates all its locations across North America and Europe. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital advancements, Chipotle is dedicated to making better food accessible to everyone while maintaining its status as a leader and pioneer in the food service sector. The role of Kitchen Leader at Chipotle is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food quality, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. This position involves a hands-on approach to preparing delicious meals, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, ensuring each dish meets Chipotle's high standards for taste and safety. Kitchen Leaders play a critical role in managing kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness, organization, inventory control, and equipment upkeep. They serve as role models and trainers for Crew members, helping them develop the skills necessary to become future leaders within the kitchen team. As a Kitchen Leader, you will be actively engaged in fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment, working closely with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Your responsibilities include adhering to Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy, monitoring food quality and waste, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. Additionally, you'll be involved in ordering supplies, managing kitchen workflows, and troubleshooting any equipment malfunctions to minimize disruptions. Chipotle highly values personal and professional growth, offering generous tuition assistance, free meals, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday closures, digital tips, and competitive compensation. The company emphasizes inclusivity, diversity, and equity, fostering a culture where all employees can thrive regardless of background. With a base pay range of $17.90 to $19.93 per hour plus digital tips, the compensation reflects skill level, experience, and education, making this a rewarding career pathway for those eager to grow within the food industry. In summary, this role is much more than a typical fast-food job; it is a chance to be part of a mission-driven company that is re-imagining fast food through quality, sustainability, and community involvement. Whether you aim to refine your culinary skills, develop leadership capabilities, or contribute to an innovative and responsible brand, the Kitchen Leader position at Chipotle offers a vibrant and supportive environment to cultivate your career and create a lasting impact.

• 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