I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Chipotle (Santa Maria, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
I applied online in Feb, 2016. Received a call a few days later to set up an interview. The first interview was a group interview of 4. This was my very first group interview so it was a little awkward. But it took about 30 minutes total. We interviewed with the "apprentice". The questions she asked were simple.
The second interview was again, a group interview but just me and another person. This time, we interviewed with the kitchen manager. This took about 20 minutes. The questions he asked were much more childish and not the type you probably need to ask for a job at a fast food restaurant. At the end of the interview, I and the other applicant were told that if we were selected, we would receive a call or email. I didn't receive any call or email.
I felt that I came well prepared, answered the questions cleary and professionally, and came very confident. I've read many reviews from peoples experiences interviewing at Chipotle before my first interview and I had considered many peoples advice but it seemed that it didn't work with my experience interviewing with them. I came positive, smiled, and asked many questions to show my interest in the company. I also researched a lot to let them know why I chose Chipotle and why I would want to be a part of their team.
At first I felt it was probably cause of my flexibility with was only part-time but then I remembered that they're known to be flexible. So I think it was just something personal or I was over qualified based on my skills and qualification from my work experience.
The interview process was easy and the questions weren't difficult. Nothing to throw you off or get you nervous. Just simple quesitons.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Denton, TX)
Interview
Interview process was straightforward and easy. You submit an online application. Then you do an in-person interview with a manager. The manager I met with was very friendly and the youngest ever at this branch (or district). She asked me general questions about my background, if I had experience working in customer service, food, etc., my availability, and asked if I had any questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Melrose Park, IL) in Jan 2022
Interview
It was very short and easy half the time these companies are in desperate need for employees and just want somebody with flexible schedules and someone who is reliable. Just smile and relax. I personally didn't even get asked that many question just got hired
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think describes a good customer interaction?
The process lasted less than 10 minutes, and all the questions asked I was prepared for since I found them online the night before. Simple things like "where do you see yourself in 6 months," and "what makes you want to work here". Everything was extremely casual and it was not a group interview since I was hired during COVID-19.
Cashier and Crew Member applicants have rated the interview process at Chipotle with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Cashier and Crew Member roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 139 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Chipotle overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Chipotle as a Cashier and Crew Member according to 139 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Group panel interview: 25%
Background check: 16%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 9%
Presentation: 6%
Drug test: 2%
Phone interview: 1%
Other: 0%
IQ intelligence test: 0%
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