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A US restaurant company serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked food through more than 4,000 locations.

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About the company

Listed on

NYSE: CMG

Headquarters

Newport Beach, California, United States

Industry

Fast casual restaurants

Employees

135,000+ (May 2026)

Restaurants

4,100+ (March 2026)

Markets

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany and the Middle East

Revenue (FY2025)

$11.9 billion

Net income (FY2025)

$1.54 billion

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a publicly listed restaurant company that serves responsibly sourced, classically cooked food. At the end of 2025 it operated 4,056 restaurants, including 14 international partner-operated restaurants.

The company owns and operates its restaurants in North America and Europe. It reported 2025 total revenue of $11.9 billion and opened 334 company-owned restaurants during the year, 257 with a Chipotlane pickup lane.

Chipotle reported more than 135,000 employees and more than 4,100 restaurants as of March 2026. Its current growth plan combines restaurant expansion, operational improvements, menu development, rewards and technology.

Key People

Scott Boatwright

Chief Executive Officer and Board Member

Adam Rymer

Chief Financial Officer

Ilene Eskenazi

Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer

Fernando Machado

Chief Brand Officer

Interview process at Chipotle

(Candidate-reported Crew Member interviews on Indeed)

Interview experience

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Interview difficulty

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Interview process length

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Chipotle Interview Questions & Answers

Q: Tell me about your experience.

A: Give a short summary of work, school or volunteering that shows reliability and customer contact. Choose one example you can explain clearly.

Answer by AI
  • Start with the most relevant experience.
  • Name a task you handled and the result.
  • Connect it to a fast-paced team setting.

Q: Why do you want to work here?

A: Link your answer to the service role, food preparation or teamwork rather than offering generic praise. Show that you understand the work is guest-facing.

Answer by AI
  • Mention one genuine reason for the role.
  • Connect it to a skill you want to use.
  • Keep the answer specific and brief.

Q: How much do you want to get paid?

A: State a reasonable expectation after checking the local posting, then show you are open to discussing the full role and schedule.

Answer by AI
  • Use the posted local range when available.
  • Answer directly without overexplaining.
  • Ask about the pay period and progression.

Q: Can you stand on your feet for long periods of time?

A: Answer honestly and explain any experience in active work, sports or volunteering that shows you can handle an on-your-feet shift.

Answer by AI
  • Give a clear yes or explain a needed accommodation.
  • Use a real active-work example.
  • Show you understand the physical demands.

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Chipotle Salaries in the United States (Updated 2026)

Crew Member

Indeed estimate

$7.90 to $23.85 per hour

Grill Cook

Indeed estimate

$14.99 per hour

181 Salaries submitted

Kitchen Manager

Indeed estimate

$16.94 per hour

88 Salaries submitted

Shift Manager

Indeed estimate

$17.12 per hour

32 Salaries submitted

Service Manager

Indeed estimate

$17.59 per hour

78 Salaries submitted

Shift Leader

Indeed estimate

$17.93 per hour

177 Salaries submitted

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Benefits

401(k) plan for eligible US employees
401(k) employer match after one year and 1,000 hours
Employee stock purchase plan
Health benefit programs
Workers compensation coverage
Deferred investment plan for eligible employees

Latest News & Updates

June 2, 2026

Chipotle schedules second-quarter 2026 results

The company said it will discuss second-quarter results on July 29, 2026.

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April 29, 2026

Chipotle announces first-quarter 2026 results

The company reported first-quarter results and a 7.4 percent revenue increase to $3.1 billion.

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April 27, 2026

Fernando Machado named Chief Brand Officer

Chipotle announced Fernando Machado as Chief Brand Officer.

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February 3, 2026

Chipotle reports full-year 2025 results

Full-year revenue rose 5.4 percent to $11.9 billion and the company opened 334 company-owned restaurants.

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January 12, 2026

Chipotle announces leadership transitions

Ilene Eskenazi became Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer.

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Chipotle FAQ

Chipotle operates fast casual restaurants serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked food.