Best First Job Ever - Cashier and Crew Member Chipotle Employee Review

5.0
Jun 21, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My managers is super kind and understanding. With my flexible schedule, I’m able to balance my work and personal life without the pressure of overworking myself. My teammates are very helpful, which made my first few weeks on the job not as overwhelming as I thought. Overall, Chipotle holds a very high standard for themselves in providing a diverse and comfortable work environment for both their employees and customers.

Cons

Many times as cashier, I’ve encountered rude customers during rush hour. The pay is good for a first-time job, but tips are low. Also, there is a fast and quick work pace that can be very stressful (both mentally and physically). In other words, I feel that their is a lot of pressure for workers to provide a lot in a short period of time, so it really comes down to doing as much as you can as quick as you can.

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Pros

Good food and great people

Cons

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2.0
Jul 4, 2026
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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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