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Updated May 22, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Crew Member - Line at Chipotle
Posted May 22, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2012 (took 1 week)
I applied online after seeing a banner outside of the store advertising that they were "now hiring." Four days after submitting my application, I got a call to schedule an interview. I came in three days later and was offered a free drink (how nice!). A manager (I think) sat down with me and was very casual, he asked how my day was going, what I was up to, etc. He then asked me if I was planning on working there for the Fall. I said maybe and that was the deal breaker. He told me they were only interested in people who could commit to work there for the next year and then he said "That's fair, right?" So I agreed and I was dismissed.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Restaurant Team Member - Crew at Chipotle
Posted May 20, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Orlando, FL (took a day)
I initially did an online application, received an e-mail afterwards saying, "Thank you for applying... your application will be carefully reviewed, if you meet our needs a hiring manager will be in touch with you very soon."
2 weeks later I randomly decided to check on the status of my application instead of just saying "Application Received" it had now been updated to "Interview Requested." I'd say in less than a week I was contacted, via e-mail by a manager (which I thought was different) if I'd like to come in for interview. I thought it was kind of odd that I was being contacted by a manager at different location (about 20 mins. further) than the location I applied to, but I figured maybe this company just does things differently. I replied asking what specific date/time I could come in, I waited almost 2 days thinking maybe he changed his mind. Then as I'm checking my e-mail before I go to bed Thursday night, I get an e-mail at about 10:30pm asking if I could come in "around" 2pm that Friday. I was caught off guard, but I gladly agreed.
The place was packed with the lunch rush as I arrived. While I waited for the manager, I was offered a drink by a worker. Finally the manager comes and introduces himself, he also brings out the Kitchen Manager that he personally hired and I eventually realized both are going to interview me. Since I had no previous work experience the questions stayed pretty basic. Tell me about yourself? Have you ever eaten at Chipotle's? Can you see yourself making this a career? Why don't you have a lot of experience? Do you have any questions? Basic background information on the company and "food with integrity."
My main question was "is this the main location hiring right now? His response was I know the Winter Garden location is hiring (because he also runs it) however he assumed that the location we were physically in was closer than the other location I specifically applied for, and maybe my idea choice, (although my application would say otherwise)
He told me I should hear from him in a week, and if I don't for me to get in contact with him. Long story short, I never heard back from him and I think the latter half of my post as well as me being in school for music and therefor not really making a "career" out of it probably played a roll. So if it went to someone with not a lot of options as far as jobs/careers than best of luck!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Crew at Chipotle
Posted May 17, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2012 in Upland, CA (took a day)
Pretty much started out with them explaining that the online application couldn't be printed out so they would be asking me questions about myself. Asked if i had another job, do i go to school, do i know what food with integrity is, why do i think i would be a fit for chipotle, and then they gave me a tour of the kitchen and their goals which is that everything is a team effort. Help one another, get crossed trained, and eventually move higher up into kitchen manager, service manager, general manager.
They also asked how often i go to chipotle, and i've been going since 2006 and i told them i used to go to that location before going to another in glendora, then the la verne location
it seems that me being upbeat and happy kept them interested, as they want customers to want that kind of a person serving them. Have a conversation with the manager rather than solely exchanging questions and answers. and keep smiling =D!!
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Negotiation Details
it was more of a take it or leave it for me, as this will be my first everyday job (mascots work events once every other week for my location)
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Crew at Chipotle
Posted Apr 23, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I walked in to fill out an application, after hearing of their job openings. I was interviewed by all the managers except one. Mostly you should know what 'Food With Integrity' is, and go through the company's official website. Read the history and know who the founder is. Everything you need to know is on the website. Have a goal in life that you can relate to Chipotle; probably wanting to become a manager is the easiest goal. Be yourself. Dress for a typical restaurant job (no jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or sandals).
The interviews are held among the tables where customers eat. The orientation is also done at any table among the customers while they eat.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation. It was take it or leave it.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Crew at Chipotle
Posted Apr 17, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 in Baltimore, MD (took 3 weeks)
I called and spoke with a manager who told me to come on Wednesday for a job fair. I went there and sat and waited with about 15 other people. The way they had it set up was you come in, have a seat, wait until they pint you an application and then turn it in and then they will interview you. It was awkward for all of us just sitting there waiting. They then decided to pass out a sheet for us to sign our name on and then they would interview us once they called out our name. Another twenty minutes later I finally got my application after waiting well over an hour just to fill it out. Of course within minutes before I could finish filling it out they called my name. I told them I was unable to finish fill out my application and they said it doesn't matter, they want really need it . Um, okay? It was a hiring manager and a young girl I guess she was about to be a manager because she asked the general questions and he took note of what was said. I felt like it went really well they said they would call me in for a second interview and they even marked a star next to my name. About two weeks went by, I called to speak to a manager for a follow up, he told me to come in again for the job fair and tell whomever is interviewing me that this was my second one. came waited two hours same process, different manager, told him this was my second interview he nodded his head and I pretty much interviewed myself. sigh.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Crew at Chipotle
Posted Apr 11, 2012
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 in Boca Raton, FL (took a day)
I thought the way Chipotle hired staff was unreasonable. Me and my friend who both are going to CULINARY school applied at the one in Boca Raton on Glades didn't get hired because we are in CULINARY school. Meanwhile, they hire people who have little to no experience with food? Don't you think they would want to hire someone with a culinary background to better their company? Instead half the people don't even know how to take a simple order.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Personality Test.
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Team Member at Chipotle
Posted Apr 9, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Sandy, UT (took a day)
I applied online and about a month later I got a message on my answering at 9pm reminding me of my interview the next day. I was like "What, they never called me in for an interview in the first place." What I had discovered is they sent me an email telling me the date and time they wanted me to come in. I thought this was a really stupid way to set up an interview- I don't check my emails every single day- I wouldn't even had known about the interview if they hadn't called me to remind me of it. So if you do apply there check your emails regularly.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Crew Member at Chipotle
Posted Apr 3, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Denver, CO (took 3 days)
The interviews take about a week because the restaurant is a restaurateur location, so the expectations are higher than a non-resturateur location.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
A higher payment rate than the last position at the company. Have high expectations to mirror the company you are applying.
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I applied In-Person.
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Front Line at Chipotle
Posted Mar 27, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 in Columbus, OH (took 3 days)
I applied online for a full time position found on careerbuilder. I was called for interview the next week and then was told to come in for a second interview the next day. I was called that night and offered the job. I went in the next day to do paperwork and told I would be called and told my start date. Got called the next week and told I no called no showed. I told them I was never told I was on the schedule and was told to start the next day. My schedule though was part time when the job I applied for was full time.
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Negotiation Details
I negotiated a higher pay for my previous experience.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Cashier at Chipotle
Posted Feb 23, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 in Tustin, CA (took a day)
I came in for a job fair that I had heard about from Craigslist. The whole process was fairly short and I was out within 20 minutes. The interview itself was only like 2 minutes and wasn't much of an interview. Basic questions were asked such as "why do you want to work here" and "what do you know about the company". the interviewer said that they will call for a possible second interview with the GM. You don't need to much planning before applying you will probably get a very relaxed interview just have a good time with the interviewer and make conversation.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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