I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Falls Church, VA) in Oct 2013
Interview
My interview experience was pretty basic and what I expected from a Chipotle interview. I applied online and was called the next day for an interview which we scheduled for the following day. I dressed in khaki pants, a button down shirt with no tie, and sneakers. The interview was pretty natural I walked to the cashier and asked to see the manager for an interview. After a couple minutes the manager came to meet me and we talked right in the middle of the restaurant. I was very polite and tried to show a lot of enthusiasm and energy, which is exactly what they were looking for. I made sure to just be happy and smile at the customers and current employees and to answer all questions as honestly as I could. They also really like individuals who are curious and motivated because Chipotle is a great company for people to grow from general cashiers to managers. I personally did not get asked many questions about the company itself, though I would definitely encourage people to review the website beforehand because i heard a lot of stories about people getting asked about it for their own interviews. The process only took about 20 min and then I was asked for my social security card and a photo id. Unfortunately I left these in my apt so I had to quickly run home and come back. I wound up using my passport instead proving that I was a U.S. citizen. When I got back I was asked more about what positions I would like to do and I was introduced to many of the staff. Right there on the spot I got the position and filled out all the necessary forms with the manager in the back room. I start this weekend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself going with Chipotle?
Why do you want to work at Chipotle?
Are you familiar with our menu?
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.