Chipotle is one of the most remarkable fast-food chains I can think of. I remember as a teen I wanted to work there because of the atmosphere I experienced as a customer; catchy décor, great customer service interactions, and the incomparable food. As a teen, Chipotle was in fact one of the cool jobs to have. I reached out to a friend to receive some pointers about the job and the interview process and found that they have a lot of expected characteristics of their ideal staff member. I have learned the history of their tagline, “food with integrity” which has truly been implemented in their relationship with the public as a business. I did not truly know the impact of their brand on the public in general until I finally worked with them at 19 years old.  

People love the Chipotle franchise because it is satisfactory amongst many criteria: affordable, fast, convenient, and healthy. Chipotle was recognized as the first fast food chain that is 100% fresh and does not use GMO in their food which revolutionized the idea of what fast food stereotypically entails and influenced other competitors to be more health conscious. Over the years, Chipotle has remained influential in the food industry and is currently a Fortune 500 business. They have never changed their motive and found ways to creatively appeal to its customers with new menu options that support the themes of the restaurant, ultimately empowering its culture in a social aspect with minor innovations. A few times there were speculations about poor food practices since there were reports of contamination within the chain, but it has never overpowered the overall cause behind the business because of the connection with their customers. 

Chipotle is an equal opportunity employer that is inclusive of all demographic things whether it be race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, etc. and is commonly noticeable in the simplest of in-store visits. Chipotle makes attempts to make its restaurants homely and welcoming to its customers and implements it through the staff with the help of management authorities. Pitching the idea of growth and opportunity within the company to employees keeps many people motivated to be great at what they do. The workplace culture of Chipotle is indeed by far one of the greatest I have personally experienced; it is considerate of all things that should be integrally practiced in the workplace and deserves the honor of being recognized.