Chipotle Mexican Grill

Kitchen Manager

June 2020 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Schedule flexibility, free employee meals, paid break

What I wish was different

Unreasonably difficult to get a deserved raise

Advice

Make sure your starting pay is something you’re comfortable with because you will not get any raises ever unless you get promoted

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Cashier

July 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed working with my crew and creating meaningful relationships in my workplace.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cook

June - August 2021 • Chapel Hill, NC

What I liked

Being a cook allowed me to learn how to cook better meals for myself

What I wish was different

Advice

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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 2017 - December 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Great learning experience working with people

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Customer service is not easy, it can be really socially taxing but it’s not the same for everyone. It can be a great experience to work with different people.

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Crew Member

August 2018 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I like the people that I work with, how well chipotle works with my college schedule and any other accommodations I need, and I like that they offer tuition reimbursement.

What I wish was different

I wish that the management was different in terms of how things are handled and I wish that there would have been more staff for how busy we get.

Advice

I would say that working a summer job (especially at chipotle) is a more of a commitment than people thing mainly when working full time and only to do it knowing that.

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Crew Member

May 2018 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

I really like the work atmosphere and company values.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work more hours.

Advice

Work hard and stick with the job and you will be rewarded.

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Prep Cook

May 2019 • Orem, UT

What I liked

I like my coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish my start time was a little later.

Advice

Always push yourself when working in customer service.

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Crew member

May - August 2019 • Brighton, MA

What I liked

I like that I got to work in environment where everyone was working at a fast paste but things were being done the right way

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to make more money being that I worked almost everyday all day

Advice

If you don't like fast and busy work environment, it's not for you

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Cashier

October 2018 - August 2019 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

I liked how student orientated it was, making it easier to connect with people and have a positive work environment.

What I wish was different

I wish the scheduling had been different, I think it was the inconsistency of the scheduling that had left me unhappy with working there.

Advice

I would say if you like free food, and need a job that keeps you busy, I would recommend it highly.

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chipotle worker

March 2020 • Strongsville, OH

What I liked

All of my coworkers and managers were very welcoming. It was quick to learn and the time goes by pretty fast.

What I wish was different

I really don't have any complaints.

Advice

Get work experience wherever you can! You will always learn something.

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Crew Member

August 2020 • Woodmere, OH

What I liked

Something I enjoy is the free food you're offered on job.

What I wish was different

I wish that this job wasn't short staffed often and was more professional during orientation.

Advice

This is a good job for you if you are quick on your feet and enjoy speaking with people.

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Crew Member

June 2020 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I like the fact that there is a guaranteed free meal each day you work, and the managers are very nice

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cook

May - August 2020 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

Manager and staff

What I wish was different

better training

Advice

start job hunt early

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Crew Member

June - August 2020 • Norman, OK

What I liked

We received a free meal with every shift

What I wish was different

Advice

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Team member

May - July 2020 • Munster, IN

What I liked

The organization of the company was great. The other team members were also very nice!

What I wish was different

The managers were very unorganized. I wish there would have been more members hired. We were always running non stop and sometimes couldn't get a break since we were slammed and under staffed.

Advice

My managers were fired due to unprofessional behavior with other members hired. If you see something that makes you uncomfortable, make sure you report it right away.

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Crew member

June 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

During a pandemic I believe we weren't really socializing as much, therefore working gave me the ability to finally interact with people especially after being quarantined so long. I like that this place gives me the ability to really practice my multi tasking skills and allows me to grow more as an individual for future experiences.

What I wish was different

I wish our store didn't take cash, because I'm constantly worrying about getting sick.

Advice

To have patience, be ready to multi task, and smile with your eyes.

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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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Crew Member

June - August 2020 • Plano, TX

What I liked

Free food, good scheduling, good work environment.

What I wish was different

More hours.

Advice

If you cant get an internship this is one of the best places for a summer job.

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Cook

May 2017 - July 2020 • Campbell, CA

What I liked

The challenge of working a pressure-cooker job with high stakes and little room for error. The relationships with coworkers. The deep conversations while preparing food. The food itself. Working with customers

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to transfer to a store in Santa Barbara and keep working there, but due to COVID restrictions on my college campus, I was unable to.