I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Columbus, IN) in Oct 2013
Interview
You fill out an application online and wait for their call. You'll meet with a manager and they'll ask you typical questions about yourself. There are 13 characteristics you have to meet for them to proceed with the hiring process, which are simple (i.e. honest, infectiously enthusiastic, excited). If they like you, they will schedule a crew lunch, which happens anytime in the next week at 10 am. You'll sit and talk with everyone and if they all agree that you'd be a good part of the team, you're in the clear. Wait for another call to fill out paperwork and you're hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They will ask if you know anything about the company or their business model. You also have to be 18+ to work here.
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.