The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Buffalo, NY) in May 2012
Interview
I saw that Chipotle had a sign saying they were hiring so I applied. I knew people that worked there so I had some good referals. Handed in an application online, the application online is really easy, and wasn't really time consuming. After that, waited 3 days, and called in to check on the status of my application. I was told that their computer was down, and that they would take down my name and call me when they reviewed it. About a day later, I was called to come in and talk to the general manager for an interview. It was very casual, he came out and just asked me about my work history, and how I would be in certain situations. I was told to come back the next day to meet with another manager. Came in the next day, it was very casual, he offered me a drink, and the interview was very easy, I basically already got the job after answering one question.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Chipotle in May 2012
Interview
I applied online after seeing a banner outside of the store advertising that they were "now hiring." Four days after submitting my application, I got a call to schedule an interview. I came in three days later and was offered a free drink (how nice!). A manager (I think) sat down with me and was very casual, he asked how my day was going, what I was up to, etc. He then asked me if I was planning on working there for the Fall. I said maybe and that was the deal breaker. He told me they were only interested in people who could commit to work there for the next year and then he said "That's fair, right?" So I agreed and I was dismissed.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Chipotle (Orlando, FL) in Apr 2012
Interview
I initially did an online application, received an e-mail afterwards saying, "Thank you for applying... your application will be carefully reviewed, if you meet our needs a hiring manager will be in touch with you very soon."
2 weeks later I randomly decided to check on the status of my application instead of just saying "Application Received" it had now been updated to "Interview Requested." I'd say in less than a week I was contacted, via e-mail by a manager (which I thought was different) if I'd like to come in for interview. I thought it was kind of odd that I was being contacted by a manager at different location (about 20 mins. further) than the location I applied to, but I figured maybe this company just does things differently. I replied asking what specific date/time I could come in, I waited almost 2 days thinking maybe he changed his mind. Then as I'm checking my e-mail before I go to bed Thursday night, I get an e-mail at about 10:30pm asking if I could come in "around" 2pm that Friday. I was caught off guard, but I gladly agreed.
The place was packed with the lunch rush as I arrived. While I waited for the manager, I was offered a drink by a worker. Finally the manager comes and introduces himself, he also brings out the Kitchen Manager that he personally hired and I eventually realized both are going to interview me. Since I had no previous work experience the questions stayed pretty basic. Tell me about yourself? Have you ever eaten at Chipotle's? Can you see yourself making this a career? Why don't you have a lot of experience? Do you have any questions? Basic background information on the company and "food with integrity."
My main question was "is this the main location hiring right now? His response was I know the Winter Garden location is hiring (because he also runs it) however he assumed that the location we were physically in was closer than the other location I specifically applied for, and maybe my idea choice, (although my application would say otherwise)
He told me I should hear from him in a week, and if I don't for me to get in contact with him. Long story short, I never heard back from him and I think the latter half of my post as well as me being in school for music and therefor not really making a "career" out of it probably played a roll. So if it went to someone with not a lot of options as far as jobs/careers than best of luck!