Kitchen Leader

KITCHEN LEADER – CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

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Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast‑food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious. You’ll order the food and train others to become future Kitchen Leaders.

The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of Chipotle’s delicious food every day. They keep the kitchen clean, organized, and well stocked, and ensure equipment is properly maintained. Throughout the process, the Kitchen Leader serves as a role model for crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders. At its core, the position is about promoting teamwork, creating a great customer experience, and staying busy on your feet, accomplishing station goals, taking on tasks that need to get done, and pitching‑in to help teammates.

• Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order and following kitchen procedures.
• Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues.
• Supporting a strong team dynamic between back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house crew.
• Developing crew members into future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicating with crew members and customers effectively to ensure great service and throughput.
• Ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Monitoring kitchen equipment and ensuring it is kept in good repair; promptly reporting malfunctions.
• Ensuring that the kitchen and all crew members meet guidelines to prevent injuries or accidents.
• Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and maintaining Inventory Rotation (FIFO).

• Ability to understand and articulate Chipotle’s Food With Integrity philosophy.
• Proficiency in the primary language(s) of the work location (speaking, writing, and understanding).
• High school diploma.
• Restaurant experience.

• Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250 per year).
• Free food.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Digital tips.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as crew).

Base pay range: $18.40–$20.46. Actual base pay may vary based on skill level, experience, and education. In addition, Chipotle offers a competitive benefits package. Visit  for more details.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact A if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process.

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