I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Fountain Valley, CA) in Mar 2018
Interview
Well I applied online and about a week later received an interview that there was a job fair coming up and that there would be mass interviews. In fine print at the end of the email was a number of the store to call if I couldn't make it to the job fair. I do call the number and was told I could interview at the store instead of the job fair location. So I go to my interview and the manager referred me to a different location instead because he had hired so many new memebers at the job fair. So I go the next day to the other location. Turns out they are opening a brand new location and the newly promoted general manager of that location interviewed me and offered me a position on the spot. (Be aware that usually only happens if the General manager interviews you first or if you're just that desirable of a candidate. Realistically you will go through 2 or 3 interviews before finding out if you get a position). The whole process took 2 days. Interview and hire day one and next day was hiring paperwork which you do all online. If you don't have a laptop or desktop then the manager should and most likely will be more than happy to let you use the Back of House computer and help you complete it all. They provide you with Shirt, Apron, and Hat on orientation day. Orientation is 6 hours long and training depends but ours will be 7 days not including the up and coming "Mock Opening Day." I am super excited to start and grateful to be apart of the team.
Oh I urge you to do light research on the company's background. And view the entire website. I wasnt asked background but I did study just in case and why wouldn't you want to know about your future company's background right. I suggest you go into the interview and just be yourself. Feed off of the manager and just be honest because lying wont get you anywhere and it will come out sooner or later. If you're the right fit then you will get the job and if not then it wasn't meant for you and don't give up.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2018
Interview
I applied online and got an interview within a day or two, showed up to the interview 15 minutes ahead of time, I was offered the position that same day
I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Tyler, TX) in Sep 2017
Interview
I dressed nicely for my interview and waited patiently for my turn (there were three people interviewing before me) and smiled at customers as they walked by. The interviews were all individual. The manager was very friendly and laid-back and our conversation felt very personable and enjoyable. We shared similar experiences and talked as if we were friends! I was very friendly and listened attentively to everything the manger was saying, kept healthy eye contact, and wasn't distracted by my surroundings. I answered every question honestly. Before the interview, I had studied much of the vision and everything of Chiplote, but didn't end up hearing any questions about it. However, know more about the restaurant made me feel very prepared and confident in myself.