Company deep dives

Chipotle interviews

Crew, apprentices and managers, US and Canada

An AI assistant schedules your interview

“Ava will provide a frictionless hiring experience by chatting with candidates, answering their questions about Chipotle, collecting basic information, scheduling interviews for hiring managers, and sending offers to candidates who are selected by managers.”

ChipotleCHIPOTLE INTRODUCES NEW AI HIRING PLATFORM TO SUPPORT ITS ACCELERATED GROWTH - Oct 22, 2024

Chipotle · 2024-10-22

Know what Ava does

Which part of hiring does the assistant leave to managers?

Example

Guest experience and growth

“We’re looking for people who are passionate about delivering a great guest experience and want to grow with the business”

Anat DavidzonToronto-based Managing Director, International at Chipotle

Chipotle · 2026-10-21

Show you want to grow

Anat Davidzon on hiring in Canada, October 2026.

Example

“Every Crew Member we hire has the potential to become a future restaurant leader”

Ilene EskenaziChief Legal and Human Resources Officer

Chipotle · 2026-09-15

Every crew member could lead

Ilene Eskenazi on the apprentice programme, September 2026.

Example

Machines take the prep; crew take the guest

“crew members can focus on assisting with other food prep items and delivering exceptional hospitality to guests while Autocado cuts avocados, removes their skin, and separates their fruit through an automated process.”

ChipotleCHIPOTLE DEBUTS AUTOCADO AND THE AUGMENTED MAKELINE BY HYPHEN IN RESTAURANTS - Sep 16, 2024

Chipotle · 2024-09-16

Know what the robot frees up

What would you do with the time the robot saves?

Example

“Paradox operates as if we've hired additional administrative support for all our restaurants, freeing up more time for managers to support team members and provide an exceptional guest experience.”

Ilene EskenaziChief Human Resources Officer

Chipotle · 2024-10-22

Managers get time back

Ilene Eskenazi on the AI hiring assistant, October 2024.

Example

A path to leadership in about 18 months

“Our path to leadership can take as little as 18 months and includes programs like Cultivate U, which prepares you to lead a team.”

ChipotleExplore Rewarding In-Restaurant Jobs and Careers at Chipotle

Chipotle · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the leadership path

Chipotle’s in-restaurant careers page.

Example

“Beyond your knife skills, you’ll learn about food quality, safety, hospitality, and the business side of what it takes to run a restaurant.”

ChipotleExplore Rewarding In-Restaurant Jobs and Careers at Chipotle

Chipotle · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Learn the business side

From the same page.

Example

“You are involved in the day-to-day processes of managing the restaurant, including recruiting and interviewing new hires, scheduling and training the team, delivering a safe food environment, and excellent guest experience.”

ChipotleExplore Rewarding In-Restaurant Jobs and Careers at Chipotle

Chipotle · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know what managers run

From the same page.

Example

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