I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Chipotle (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2014
Interview
In the group interview, we were asked why we wanted to work for Chipotle, and then what made us the best candidate for the position. I explained that I appreciated the company's values, stated my qualifications and mentioned facts from their website about experience in fast food NOT being required, and how I felt that I had all of the 13 characteristics that they look for in an employee. We were told we'd be called for 2nd interviews on Monday, but the call actually came on Tuesday. A different manager interviewed me, and asked similar questions. When he started to refer to the 13 characteristics, I said that I was familiar with them already and I knew all 13. He gave me a chance to list them and I did. He gave me a tour around the restaurant and we sat down for a few more questions. I got a call the next morning offering me the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
During the tour, in the prep/storage area, I was asked what I saw.
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.