Chipotle to fill 15,000 roles during national hiring event

Chipotle is asking applicants to reserve an interview time ahead of the hiring event

Chipotle is going on a hiring spree.

The Newport, Calif.-based company is holding a nationwide hiring event Thursday in an effort to fill 15,000 roles as it further expands operations.

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During Chipotle's Coast To Coast Career Day participating restaurants across the country will interview interested applicants while adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols.

"Internal growth" is the main driver for the new hires, according to Chipotle. The company promoted nearly 11,000 employees in 2020 alone.

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"We are fortunate to be experiencing growth during this unique time and want to safely provide an opportunity for purpose-driven individuals to join us on our mission of cultivating a better world," said Marissa Andrada, Chipotle chief diversity, inclusion and people officer.

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Chipotle is asking applicants to reserve an interview time ahead of the hiring event. The meetings will be conducted outside with "COVID-19 safety protocols in place," including social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing.

Interviews will take place during two different two-hour time slots, one from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and another from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

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