Santa Rosa,CA,USA,CA:Kitchen Leader-$21.25 To $23.65 Per HOUR at
Posted on October 24, 2025
Santa Rosa, CA, USA Role Highlights
Primary Details
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Santa Rosa, CA, USA.
- Role in Santa Rosa, CA, USA: Kitchen Leader - $21.25 To $23.65 Per HOUR
- Company: Chipotle
- Worksite: Santa Rosa, CA, USA, CA
- This Santa Rosa, CA, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Chipotle team in Santa Rosa, CA, USA, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Santa Rosa, CA, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $21-$23/Hour (approx. $46.7k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Clear growth pathways at our Santa Rosa, CA, USA office.
Core Focus
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its commitment to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food made with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Operating restaurants across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, Chipotle is unique in its ownership and operation of all its restaurants across North America and Europe. The company is passionate about providing a great guest experience and is recognized as a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is dedicated to making its food more accessible to everyone and leads the way in digital technology and sustainable business practices. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that champions these principles in every aspect of its operations. Chipotle is an equal opportunity employer that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities as required by law.
The Kitchen Leader role at Chipotle is an essential position responsible for ensuring that food preparation meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Kitchen Leaders play a pivotal role in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment while overseeing the proper functioning and maintenance of kitchen equipment. In this impactful role, Kitchen Leaders engage directly with kitchen staff, serving as role models and mentors to train and develop crew members into future leaders within the kitchen. They help foster a collaborative and productive team atmosphere, encourage open communication, and ensure exceptional customer service. Kitchen Leaders are dynamic and hands-on, consistently performing food preparation tasks such as grilling meats, sautéing vegetables, and prepping ingredients to order while simultaneously monitoring food inventory and minimizing waste. This position requires a proactive approach to managing safety, compliance with health regulations, and adherence to Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy. Chipotle offers a competitive base pay range of $21.25 to $23.65 per hour plus digital tips, along with comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance, free meals, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement with the majority of its managers having started as crew members. The Kitchen Leader role is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced, rewarding career in the food service industry with a company invested in sustainable practices and a better food future for all.
- 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