Chipotle Mexican Grill

Grill

June - August 2021 • Thousand Oaks, CA

What I liked

Experience and people

What I wish was different

Shift time

Advice

Don’t give up

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Line Worker

June - August 2023 • Saint Paul Park, MN

What I liked

I liked the community and making meals for others.

What I wish was different

If my location gave me more hours.

Advice

Try hard and don’t give up!

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The different skills i develped being out in different situations. For example dealing with a complaint from a customer, the speed in which i worked, how efficiently i was able to get the job done and so forth.

What I wish was different

I wish it was at a different location closer to home, but still paid the same amount. It was a hastle trying to get to work on time because of the trains and buses.

Advice

I would say some jobs like this might seem pointless now because they’re just summer jobs, but actually pay attention to the things you learn because the skills you abstain with summer jobs you can take anywhere with you and be successful.

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Manager

October 2018 - July 2019 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

The connections I made with people throughout East Texas

What I wish was different

The way the store was managed by the GM. He had a good start but quickly let his authority overcome who he was as a person.

Advice

Never be afraid of taking charge. Managing is pretty easy. It’s just a lot of paperwork but with the right mindset, anybody can accomplish the tasks at hand.

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Crew Member

August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The opportunity to challenge my speed, situational awareness, and mental calculation in terms of being in a grill position.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server on the Line

May - August 2023 • Livermore, CA

What I liked

I liked the workers (most workers and even some managers were around my age), the workplace (the restaurant was well organized and managed), and the food (which was cooked and seasoned perfectly) was very healthy and tasteful.

What I wish was different

I wish the schedule was released earlier than Sunday nights because some workers had trouble knowing they worked Monday morning shifts until they would get a call from the manager asking them to show up or other workers to back their shifts. I also wished that Chipotle would ask the customers for tips since the workers work really fast and are under pressure to serve the next customers.

Advice

I personally really enjoyed working at Chipotle because I felt like I wasn't forced to work on my shift, but I got to sustain my favorite food chain at home along with great coworkers who always help each other.

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Crew

June - August 2023 • New Albany, IN

What I liked

I liked the pay and the location relative to home.

What I wish was different

I wish the management had been a little more patient, and had a little more respect for people that were showing up for shifts early because other employees had called off.

Advice

Management is not always great, but work is work.

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Finance and Accounting Rotational Intern

June - August 2023 • Newport Beach, CA

What I liked

Great culture, mentors and teammates were very supportive. Learned a lot.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask lots of questions.

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Crew Member

June - August 2023 • Portsmouth, VA

What I liked

The opportunity for growth within the company.

What I wish was different

Communication between coworkers and unnecessary work drama

Advice

Don’t involve yourself in everybody’s drama. Don’t let Chipotle consume your life, and don’t take what coworkers or managers say personally.

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Cashier

June 2022 • Colleyville, TX

What I liked

Great managers and great pay. You have the opportunity to develop one-on-one relationships with customers, which is a highly valuable skill.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew

September 2021 • Iowa City, IA

What I liked

Coworkers are nice to work with and the management is good. Not hard to learn new tasks but difficult to master them. Free meals/tuition reimbursement are awesome and a good money saver.

What I wish was different

There can be a lot to do on busy days

Advice

Be prepared to have to work at a fast pace

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crew member

May 2017 - August 2018 • Glenview, IL

What I liked

What I wish was different

The managers expected a lot from too little crew members

Advice

You have to learn to put up with people

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Chipotle Employee

May 2020 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

The general manager made it a great environment to work in.

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

Plan ahead with your schedule and let the managers know as soon as you do to ensure that you get the days off you need!

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chipotle

April 2016 - August 2021 • Illinois City, IL

What I liked

I liked meeting new people and learning new skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Certified Trainer

June 2018 • Seminole, FL

What I liked

Nice flexible hours

What I wish was different

Advice

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crew member

April 2020 - October 2021 • Coon Rapids, MN

What I liked

team members were great, extremely flexible schedule

What I wish was different

customer in the food industry are the worst (way worse than retail) and managers did not recieve good training and it effected the whole store

Advice

make sure you are at a good location

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Cashier

May 2020 - August 2021 • Avon, OH

What I liked

I liked that the work was repetitive and didn't require too much thought on my part.

What I wish was different

I wish that customers would have worn masks more and that we would have gotten longer breaks.

Advice

My advice is don't take anything too personally. Customers may be rude. Your coworkers may get on your nerves. Just remember that it doesn't matter or have anything to do with you. All you need to do is get in, do your best for your shift, get paid, and get out. It's a good job if you frame it right.

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