I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Chipotle (Champaign, IL) in Mar 2012
Interview
Submitted an online application, had an employee recommendation, got a call from one of the managers. Went in for an interview 1:1, and it was pretty relaxed. The interviewer was extremely friendly, and he asked me the basic questions (see below). I was offered the spot and trained on the job. They had me sample all the ingredients and watch some videos on how everything is made and the Chipotle business ideals and such. And then I was put in to shadow for 10 minutes, and I learned each position on the spot. That was probably the most stressful part. Being thrown in to take customer orders right away. But overall well done by the business.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work here? What qualities do you have that would make you successful?
Easy, straight forward questions. Started as a group interview and ended up being offered the job along with 2 other people. It was very casual and no pressure. Interviewer was friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you handled an upset customer?
Asked questions about what positions work best for you, why you want to work there, what makes you a good fit there, where you see yourself in 5 years. Very simple and open to answer any questions I had
I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Los Angeles, CA) in May 2026
Interview
Very brief, was only asked a few questions. I felt a decision about not hiring me was made before the interviewer even sat down. I suspect the interviewer was not accustomed to interviewing and may actually only standing in for a manager that was not working that day