Chipotle Mexican Grill

Crew

May 2019 • Towson, MD

What I liked

I liked my managers.

What I wish was different

It sometimes is too busy.

Advice

Try to train better.

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Restaurant Shift Leader

May - August 2018 • Loveland, CO

What I liked

good management and schedule.

What I wish was different

higher minimum wage.

Advice

learn your job fast.

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Crew member

August 2016 • West Hartford, CT

What I liked

I enjoyed my coworkers

What I wish was different

The mangers treated us more fairly

Advice

have patience, you won’t be there forever

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Crew Member

April - September 2019 • Independence, OH

What I liked

I liked working for the community and gaining new skills under my belt.

What I wish was different

If I would have worked there a bit longer like a year or so.

Advice

Have a lot of patience when it comes to the job and the customers. Also, work fast.

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Chipotle

May 2017 - September 2018 • Alhambra, CA

What I liked

That I got food for free and many other benefits such as the 401K, They pay for my tution.

What I wish was different

I wish the management team was better many times scheduling can be hecktic.

Advice

Don't apply here unless you love people and want chipotle to pay for your tuition

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Restaurant Team

December 2015 • Glen Ellyn, IL

What I liked

I have worked with Chipotle since my senior year in high school. They allow me flexibility to be able to transfer between locations, so that I can work whether at home or at school. As a student who is fully funding their own tuition, outside of scholarships, grants and loans, it is crucial for me to work to pay monthly tuition. Being able to transfer between locations means I am not worried about finding a job every season I leave or return to school. Chipotle also offers some tuition reimbursement, which has been very useful for paying off some loans and purchasing books for school.

What I wish was different

Every Chipotle's culture is extremely dependent on the management. I have worked at locations where the environment is extremely friendly and conducive to positive worker and customer experiences. I have also found some stores where the environment was so detrimental that it negatively impacted my mental health. I believe this goes for any business, but with Chipotle I have seen such a dichotomy that I encourage everyone to transfer around until they find the perfect fit.

Advice

Find the best fit with management and location. Be your own advocate for your benefits, such as sick time and tuition reimbursement.

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Crew Member

September 2016 - August 2018 • Boardman, OH

What I liked

I met some really great friends

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew member

May 2018 • Fort Wayne, IN

What I liked

I like the flexible hours, and the fast pace job atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Better training and to have a fuller staff.

Advice

Do what you’re told and continue to do you job well and you will be rewarded.

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Team Member

June - August 2019 • Dublin, CA

What I liked

the free food

What I wish was different

i wish it was less busy

Advice

get more than one summer job because most places dont give enough hours

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Grill

May - August 2019 • Livermore, CA

What I liked

I like how my manager gave me as many hours as I wanted and was understanding of needing days off

What I wish was different

I wish they had scheduled more people during some of my shifts so it wouldnt be two people working during a busy time

Advice

This job will work you a lot. It's not for the faint hearted. However, you get paid good and a free meal

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Chipotle Cashier

November 2017 • Harrisonburg, VA

What I liked

I liked the fast-paced atmosphere and helping customers.

What I wish was different

I wish that management had been more consistent with their expectations.

Advice

Go a little faster than you're comfortable--speed is of the essence.

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Cashier

September 2018 - June 2019 • Waxahachie, TX

What I liked

I got free chipotle every shift!

What I wish was different

More hours and potentially longer shifts.

Advice

Talking to student development really opened a door for me at chipotle.

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Cashier

November 2017 • McHenry, IL

What I liked

The food.

What I wish was different

The people.

Advice

Make sure to work hard and always have a smile.

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Crew Member

May - August 2019 • Canton, GA

What I liked

Good customer service experience.

What I wish was different

Closing hours are not accurate, you stay usually 2 hours after you're scheduled.

Advice

Be ready to do a bunch of different tasks 24/7

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Cashier

January 2021 • Shelton, CT

What I liked

Environment and managers

What I wish was different

Customers were extremely rude

Advice

Don’t work with customers if you are sensitive, and if you do your job properly you will get more hours

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Crew Member

May - August 2019 • New Haven, CT

What I liked

I liked learning new positions at this location.

What I wish was different

I wish the restaurant was more organized.

Advice

Go into working at a new location with an open mind and ability to work what ever position.

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Chipotle crew member

November 2018 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

How fun the crew members can be at times

What I wish was different

My position, I want a promotion

Advice

If you cant wake up at the crack of dawn and/or have weak hands you cannot work here

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Restaurant Team Member: Crew

May - August 2019 • Ashburn, VA

What I liked

My coworkers were great and we got a complementary meal with each shift, which allowed me to taste all of the different options at Chipotle.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known what my shift would be further in advance. As it turned out my manager would only post the next week's shift at the end of the preceding week.

Advice

Make a concerted effort to do the best you can at a demanding job. It's not always fun, and can be frantic and stressful, but it's a great way to test your patience and work ethic. Don't be afraid to get to know your coworkers, because you're all in it together and if you get along well it makes teamwork more efficient and enjoyable.

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Restaurant Server

March 2020 • Chambersburg, PA

What I liked

I loved my work crew!

What I wish was different

I wish I had shorter shifts

Advice

Working fast doesn’t always mean you got the work done well.

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Fast Food Worker

June 2017 - September 2018 • Tigard, OR

What I liked

The coworkers were amazing Fast paced environment Gained skills and knowledge about food service Was able to challenge myself there Was abke to learn all positioms

What I wish was different

The customers and expectations from corporate employees who knew little about what it means to work in a restaurant. After a while, the company changed its values.