It all depends on the manager and crew, could be an awesome time or the worst. - Line Worker Chipotle Employee Review

4.0
30 July 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great summer job for a college student to appreciate some hard work and the service industry. You understand the process as it goes and the job can be made fun with the right crew.

Cons

The job depended hugely on the manager and crew. Worked there two summers, the first was an engaged crew with friendships throughout. The second summer the manager did not handle situations well and it led to an unhappy crew which sometimes reflected poorly on the company.

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5.0
6 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great schedule - get there early and leave early.

Cons

Learning curve with knife skills.

2.0
4 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Somewhat easy to pick up short term work, and depending on the location co-workers can be cool. The free meals are also pretty good, and there is a significant employee discount usually.

Cons

Extremely inconsistent experience between stores. One store I worked at had a really chill manager, while other ones would have management that made the experience absolutely miserable. I had one store that "unofficially" hired me for 18 hours one week and then refused to pay me for those hours, so I guess make absolute sure that all of your hours are recorded in their system. Because portions aren't standardized very well, a significant amount of customers will be angry at you if you don't give enough food, or if you give too much food your manager will yell at you. The fact that the food is made in front of the customer leads to significantly more negative customer interactions. If you do work at a Chipotle, make absolute sure it is one that isn't very busy, as it can be the difference between a relatively chill job and a stressful nightmare.

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