I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Chipotle in Sept 2013
Interview
I applied online and within a week was called to schedule an interview the next day. I dressed in black dress pants and a nice blouse for the interview and arrived 10 minutes early for the manager to begin it about 10 minutes later then expected. He had the formal interview sheet with questions and asked me to tell him about myself, what would my friends say about me, what do I know about Chipotle and it I had the 13 characteristics they look for and why. I would suggest researching the company a bit so you can tell them what you know. After the interview he scheduled a follow up with the GM the next day. At that interview I arrived 5 minutes early and waited about 20 minutes to be interviewed by a manager and an apprentice. They had no interview sheet and asked me questions about myself, past experiences, the company's history and what I wanted to do with my future. The interview was relaxed and a great experience and they left me to discuss. About 5 minutes later they offered me a job and there was negotiation with my wage and I am very pleased with the result. The interview process was positive and very professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself.
What do you know about Chipotle?
What do you want to do in your future?
How would your friends describe you?
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.