Kitchen Leader - Wilmington, NC

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to cultivating a better world through serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator in the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Uniquely, it owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and customer experience worldwide. Chipotle is committed to making its food accessible to everyone while leading the way in digital, technological, and sustainable business practices. The company values diversity at all levels and fosters an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture. Chipotle is not just about food; it is a people-first company rooting its purpose in world-class hiring, championing diversity, ensuring equity, and celebrating inclusion. As a Kitchen Leader at Chipotle, you play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the food served daily. This position involves mastering the preparation of great food, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables, while upholding Chipotle's high standards for food quality. You will be responsible for ordering food supplies, training crew members to become future Kitchen Leaders, and ensuring the kitchen is clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Kitchen Leaders serve as role models to crew members, fostering teamwork, promoting a cooperative environment, and helping create exceptional customer experiences. On any given day, you will be busy on your feet, managing your station’s goals, taking initiative to address tasks proactively, and assisting teammates. This role demands attention to food waste management, inventory monitoring, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. You will also engage in effective communication with both crew and customers to enhance service quality. Chipotle offers this opportunity to individuals who have a passion for food and leadership, provide a supportive environment where career advancement is encouraged, as 80% of managers at Chipotle started as crew members. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, free food, medical, dental, and vision insurance, digital tips, paid time off, and holiday closures. This role is perfect for someone committed to embracing Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy and eager to contribute to a brand that is transforming the fast-food industry.

• Have a high school diploma
• have restaurant experience
• able to follow Chipotle’s policies and procedures
• ability to work on feet for extended periods
• capable of lifting moderate weights
• able to communicate clearly with team members and customers
• willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays