I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Chipotle (Havertown, PA) in Aug 2014
Interview
Open interviews weekly. Be prepared to wait (up to 2 hours) for a manager (or crew member) to have a free minute to ask you what you know about the company. Know what a "chipotle" is, who Steve Ells / Monty (co-ceo's) are, what "food with integrity" means, and what makes a person a "top performer." Previous food prep experience is valued but in no way required. They conduct zero background checks. Hence, previous felons, illegal aliens, and military veterans can sneak into this job easily. Dress casual, do not overdress. Smile and appear excited. Laugh a lot.
I applied in-person. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Bethesda, MD) in Aug 2014
Interview
I went personally to a Chipotle and asked for the job. They immediately interview me and then ask me to fill an online application, so they could call me later. They call me after 2 days for a second interview and hired me immediately. They gave me shirt and hat and told me I started the next week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about my life and how I see Chipotle as a business. Before this, I'd study some "Food and Beverage Management" training so I knew what to say. But they are looking for what they call the "13 characteristics". They want to see you are a happy person, ambitious, high energy, that you are not the type of person who just wants the money. Not every Chipotle will look for this, depends on the management.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Chipotle (Cincinnati, OH)
Interview
The interviews were all very brief, four in total. First I just met for a few minutes with the GM to set up another appointment. Next talked to the other crew members with a few other potential hires about why Chipotle, etc. Last was an individual interview with the crew. Overall very relaxed and informal.