Newport News,VA,USA Career:Kitchen Leader-Newport News,VA at Chipotle

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 without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Established as a leader and innovator within the food industry, Chipotle operates restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Unlike many other restaurant companies of its size, Chipotle owns and operates all its restaurants throughout North America and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and service. The company's mission extends beyond simply offering fast food; Chipotle is committed to changing the face of fast food, engaging in meaningful conversations around food sustainability, and actively supporting efforts to revolutionize farming and food production practices. Chipotle's commitment to making better food accessible to everyone is deeply embedded in its culture and operations. The brand emphasizes integrity through its Food With Integrity philosophy, upholding high standards for ingredient sourcing and food preparation. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, where employees at all levels have opportunities for growth and advancement. Employees are encouraged to embody these values while delivering great guest experiences every day. The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle offers a unique opportunity to learn key culinary skills such as preparing great food, grilling meats, and sautéing vegetables. Beyond cooking, this leadership position is central to maintaining food quality and safety, overseeing kitchen cleanliness and organization, managing inventory, and ensuring that kitchen equipment is well-maintained and functioning optimally. The Kitchen Leader also plays a vital role in training and developing Crew members, guiding them to become future leaders themselves. This role is dynamic and fast-paced; accordingly, the leader is often on their feet, supporting their team, addressing tasks promptly, and fostering a positive working environment that promotes teamwork and excellent customer service. Emphasizing Chipotle's commitment to team collaboration, the Kitchen Leader bridges the gap between back of house and front of house operations, ensuring seamless communication and smooth daily operations. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to uphold and model company policies and procedures. Kitchen Leaders are instrumental in maintaining safety standards to prevent accidents or injuries in the workplace, completing necessary documentation such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and managing inventory rotation following FIFO principles. Chipotle values its employees' growth and well-being, offering benefits that enhance their personal and professional lives, such as full tuition assistance for select degrees (up to $5,250 per year), free food during shifts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, digital tips, paid time off, and holiday closures. With competitive compensation and a clear path for advancement, Chipotle is dedicated to supporting its team members' career trajectories, with many managers having started as Crew members. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food quality, team leadership, and contributing to a company with a strong purpose and values rooted in sustainability and community impact. Joining Chipotle means becoming part of a people-first company that not only serves nutritious food but also prioritizes hiring world-class talent and fostering an inclusive culture. Candidates who are motivated by growth, responsibility, and being part of a vibrant team will find this opportunity rewarding and fulfilling.

• 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