I applied online. I interviewed at Chipotle (Ames, IA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interviewer was unprepared, didn't see my application, and had no idea an interview was scheduled. We went through all my previous job experience and such, only to be told they're not hiring anyway.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If we contacted your previous managers, what would they tell us about you?
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.
