Tag: Chipotle Mexican Grill: It’s A Wrap—Swede Spills Beans On Big Burrito

Field Research: Day 188

I arrived at work and noticed that something was different. The sound of vegetable chopping was muted and anxious. The small-talk was subdued and peppered with dry throat-clearings. A sweaty mechanic was splayed out on the floor in front of me. He was tightening some bolts on the bottom of a sink. Continue reading “It’s A Wrap—Swede Spills Beans On Big Burrito (part5)”

Field Research: Day 135

In March of 2016, I traveled to China for two weeks to officiate a friend’s wedding. Upon my return, the restaurant manager waved me over and greeted me. She was sitting with one of the middle-managers. She said, “We are getting all new furniture for the restaurant. Chairs and tables.” Continue reading “What I learned after moving to America and getting a job at Chipotle (part4)”

Field Research: Day 97

On February 8, 2016, all Chipotle restaurants across the country remained closed. Instead, all employees were requested to show up at nearby movie theaters to participate in a live-streaming event with upper management. Continue reading “What I learned after moving to America and getting a job at Chipotle (part3)”

Field Research: Day 79

On my third day at Chipotle, we listened to loud rap music and I was—again—asked to dice a crate of red onions. After finishing, I brought my dirty knife to the dish pit. I scrubbed it clean and accidentally cut my finger. Continue reading “What I Learned After Moving To America and Getting a Job at Chipotle (part2)”

Field Research: Day 30

A month after my Permanent Change of Station to America, I visited a restaurant called Chipotle Mexican Grill. During the ordering process, I pointed to one of the optional condiments and asked, “Is that some sort of garlic sauce?” Continue reading “What I Learned After Moving To America And Getting a Job at Chipotle (part1)”