Crew Member applicants have rated the interview process at Chipotle with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Crew Member roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 2,321 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 Crew Member according to 2,321 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 34%
Group panel interview: 28%
Background check: 9%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Skills test: 5%
Drug test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Phone interview: 2%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Chipotle (Falls Church, VA) in Oct 2013
Interview
My interview experience was pretty basic and what I expected from a Chipotle interview. I applied online and was called the next day for an interview which we scheduled for the following day. I dressed in khaki pants, a button down shirt with no tie, and sneakers. The interview was pretty natural I walked to the cashier and asked to see the manager for an interview. After a couple minutes the manager came to meet me and we talked right in the middle of the restaurant. I was very polite and tried to show a lot of enthusiasm and energy, which is exactly what they were looking for. I made sure to just be happy and smile at the customers and current employees and to answer all questions as honestly as I could. They also really like individuals who are curious and motivated because Chipotle is a great company for people to grow from general cashiers to managers. I personally did not get asked many questions about the company itself, though I would definitely encourage people to review the website beforehand because i heard a lot of stories about people getting asked about it for their own interviews. The process only took about 20 min and then I was asked for my social security card and a photo id. Unfortunately I left these in my apt so I had to quickly run home and come back. I wound up using my passport instead proving that I was a U.S. citizen. When I got back I was asked more about what positions I would like to do and I was introduced to many of the staff. Right there on the spot I got the position and filled out all the necessary forms with the manager in the back room. I start this weekend.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself going with Chipotle?
Why do you want to work at Chipotle?
Are you familiar with our menu?
I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Bixby Knolls, CA) in Jul 2026
Interview
The interview was pretty easy, but I had to wait 30 to 40 minutes after my interview was scheduled to be interviewed. Inside the Chipotle, it was extremely hot and really uncomfortable, but other than that, the interview was pretty easy. But I haven’t heard back, as I was supposed to get a call on Sunday.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They mainly asked me for my availability throughout the week, if I’m able to work weekends, what my good and bad qualities were, and that’s pretty much it and hobbies.
Easy, straight forward questions. Started as a group interview and ended up being offered the job along with 2 other people. It was very casual and no pressure. Interviewer was friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you handled an upset customer?
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