Describe a time when you had to work under pressure.

The fast-paced nature of the job environment makes working in restaurants like Chipotle occasionally difficult. This question from the interview is intended to gauge your ability to maintain composure and attention in a stressful situation. Here, the interviewer is interested in learning about your previous experience in managing stressful situations. Answer in a way that demonstrates your ability to adjust to a demanding work environment while remaining focused.

Example:

On a particularly busy shift at the fast food restaurant where I was working, for instance, is when I had to perform well under pressure. When the restaurant was busy and busy during rush hour, I previously worked there. We needed to move swiftly and effectively to keep up with demand because there was a long queue of clients waiting to place their orders. I managed to multitask efficiently while maintaining my composure to make sure that all orders were made accurately and delivered on time.

In order to make sure that we could fulfill the expectations of the shift, I also took care to communicate with my team members properly and assign assignments as needed. I was able to maintain my attention and effectively accomplish all of my assignments in spite of the strain. I think that one of my strengths that will help me in this work is my capacity to remain composed and concentrate in stressful situations.