I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Chipotle in Sept 2011
Interview
If you ever wanted to know how some of these idiots you see got the job that they have, I am a first-hand witness. I went in to interview at Chipotle. There were probably 5-6 other candidates there waiting to be interviewed. All of them were wearing grungy street clothes and didn't look one bit enthused to be there. I tried to strike up a conversation with a couple of them, but they weren't talkative at all.
I thought my interview went fairly well and I even called back the next day to thank the interviewer for giving me his time, something that probably no other candidate did. Well, I didn't end up getting the job, which means that one of those other dead beats got it. I hope Chipotle enjoys a lot of employee turn over...
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
"We're looking for people who have the potential of becoming management. Is this something that you're interested in?"
They really focus on their "Food With Integrity" slogan, so make sure you know as much as possible about Chipotle and how they use natural, fresh foods.
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
The interview process included an application, attending a brief in-person interview, answering questions about teamwork, availability, customer service, and attitude, and was sometimes followed by a same-day or quick hiring decision.