I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Chipotle (Colorado Springs, CO) in Jan 2015
Interview
I applied online, got a call three days later to set up for an interview three days in the future. Five minutes before the interview time I went inside and waited in line before mentioning that I was there for an interview - didn't want to skip the people in the line. Was told to go sit down in a spot where one other person was seated, and after a 5-10 minute wait we moved to a larger table. General Manager greeted us and explained the large expectations of the staff. Mentioned the interviewing process, how they start off in group interviews and then slowly cut off people depending on whether or not everyone likes you. EVERYONE has to like you or else you will not get the job. Kind of intimidating. He then asked both of us the same questions which was a bit difficult as I was the second person to answer and the person next to me tended to answer in the manner I was planning to. After we were done he thanked us both and then we left.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
What do you do for fun?
Tell me about the last job you had. What was something negative and what was something positive?
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would those be?
Why do you want to work for Chipotle specifically?
What are your questions for me?
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