I’ve had jobs where it took weeks just to get an interview scheduled. You apply, wait forever, and by the time they call back, you’ve already found something else. It’s a huge pain for everyone involved.
Well, Chipotle is flipping the script with its AI hiring assistant, “Ava Cado.” This isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a supercharged tool that’s completely changing how they recruit.
Ava Cado automates the most time-consuming parts of hiring. It chats with candidates, schedules interviews, and even sends job offers, all through a simple text conversation.
The Impressive Results
75% Faster: They’ve slashed hiring time from a sluggish 12 days down to just four. More Applicants: Application completion rates skyrocketed from approximately 50% to over 85%. Global Reach: It works in English, Spanish, French, and German, making it incredibly accessible.
How It Works for Applicants
Instead of a clunky online form, you can now apply to Chipotle with a quick text. Ava Cado guides you through a simple conversation, answers your questions, and gets you scheduled for an interview without you having to refresh your email a dozen times.
Why This Is a Game-Changer
For years, restaurants have focused on customer-facing tech. Chipotle’s move shows the next frontier is automating the back-of-house to solve one of the industry’s biggest headaches: labor shortages. It frees up managers to actually run the restaurant.
Of course, it’s not flawless. A few applicants reported glitches, like being sent for interviews at stores that weren’t hiring. It’s a great reminder that AI is an amazing co-pilot, but you still need a human in the captain’s chair to take over when things get bumpy.