Restaurant Kitchen Leader

Restaurant Kitchen Leader

Job Summary of Restaurant Kitchen Leader:

This role is accountable for ensuring that the food prepared at Chipotle meets stringent quality and safety standards. Tasks include cooking meats, sautéing vegetables, ordering ingredients, training upcoming leaders, and enforcing cleanliness in the kitchen. Your role is pivotal in fostering teamwork and upholding top standards for food preparation and customer service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of Restaurant Kitchen Leader:

• Ensure consistent food quality by cooking and preparing dishes to order, always following kitchen procedures.
• Manage the monitoring of food wastage and inventory levels, addressing any issues with food quality as necessary.
• Cultivate a supportive team environment between the staff responsible for operations and customer service.
• Guide crew members in their evolution into future leaders within the kitchen.
• Achieve optimal customer service and operational efficiency through effective communication with Crew members and patrons.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area.
• Inspect kitchen machinery to ensure proper maintenance and swift repair of any malfunctioning equipment.
• It is vital to follow all safety regulations to ensure the prevention of injuries and accidents.
• Comply with guidelines by properly completing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and implementing Inventory Rotation through the use of FIFO principles.

Qualifications and Experience of Restaurant Kitchen Leader:

• Ability to grasp and convey Chipotle's principles regarding Food With Integrity.
• Proficient in the main language(s) spoken at the job location.
• The minimum educational standard involves a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Those with prior restaurant experience will be given priority.

Benefits of Restaurant Kitchen Leader:

• Assistance for tuition costs (100% coverage for chosen degrees or up to $5,250/year).
• Gratis provisions (indeed, completely devoid of charge).
• Diverse insurance plans for healthcare, dental, and vision purposes.
• Digital tips.
• Paid time off is an effective tool for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to supporting the work-life balance of their employees.
• Holiday closures.
• Competitive compensation.
• Advancement is attainable for employees, as demonstrated by the significant number of managers who initially began their journey as Crew members.

About Chipotle:

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is a leading provider of responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food. With a strong commitment to sustainability, we operate restaurants in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Our mission is to make better food accessible to everyone while leading the industry in digital innovation, sustainability, and business practices. Chipotle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion at all levels. We are committed to fostering a culture of equity and inclusion, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.