Our Core Values

CORE PURPOSE

To create a great experience and build something special.

CORE VALUES

Guide our decision-making in the absence of policy... "PRIDE."

PASSION

For legendary service and a belief in what we do.

RESPECT

Qdoba is a diverse, equal opportunity employer with a goal of creating and maintaining an environment where every Team Member is respected and valued.

INTEGRITY

Means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. Do what you say you’re going to do.

DEDICATION

To personal and professional growth and continuous learning using the systems for success. Continually search for ways to “raise the bar!” Be open and approachable.

EXCELLENCE

In ethical business practices.

WE LIVE THE QDOBA WAY:

Do the right thing

Make money, reward performance

Teach philosophy, value diversity

Have fun, enjoy the journey

Stay unique to the competition


  • “I work with a great team where everyone works well together, and Qdoba feels like my second home. Because of this, I am able to provide great guest service all the time.”

    - Pilar, Team Member, Colorado

  • “In downtown Los Angeles it is hard to find a place like yours. I was impressed with your food, your service, and the environment. I have problems with my foot and David and Dulce assisted me from the time I arrived to the time I left. Very impressive, especially in downtown LA!”

    - Guest comment for David and Dulce, Los Angeles, CA

  • “My favorite thing about working at Qdoba is interacting with our guests. We know many people by their first name and get to know their order as well. The more often they come in, the more we get to know them, and eventually they become more than just customers to us.”

    - Megan, Shift Supervisor, CA

  • “I encourage my team to speak to our guests not only about our great food but about anything. Our guests are not just customers but people we see everyday and want to get to know. Their experience here shouldn't just be friendly but an environment of friends.”

    - Ron, GM, New York City

  • “I enjoy being able to have a brief yet meaningful interaction with the guest across the line; making them smile, laugh, or at least a chuckle. I enjoy helping them discover new favorite menu items, as well as helping them understand our diverse and unique menu options.”

    - Mo, GM, Colorado

  • “I like that I see the same guests several times a week and am able to get to know their names. I like that we have fun while working; Qdoba is my family.”

    - Sofia, Team Member, CO

  • “Eric, the Manager, is very friendly, helpful and always makes sure every order in correct. The other managers are also very friendly and courteous and assist in any way to make your visit enjoyable. They always greet us as if they know us.”

    - Guest comment for Eric, Regional Mgr, Michigan

  • “Qdoba hasn't just given me the support and preparation to succeed, it has given me the opportunity to go as far as I want. At Qdoba my job has turned into a great career, my co-workers into my Qdoba family, and my restaurant into my second home.”

    - Devi, GM, Colorado

  • “I take pride in working for a company that sincerely cares about its guests and the quality of its product. Qdoba has given me an opportunity to meet new people every day and I love that aspect of my job. I truly feel I am appreciated for my work and I have learned a lot along the way.”

    - Mike, Assistant Mgr, CO

  • “What first brought me to Qdoba was the fresh food and friendly faces. I've had the opportunity to work at several different locations and I have learned so much from other Managers. Everyone has been supportive of me in my Qdoba adventure.”

    - Jessica, Assistant Mgr, CO

  • “My favorite part of working at Qdoba is taking care of our wonderful guests each and every day. I want our guests to feel like we truly care about them and want to make them happy. I always try to talk to each guest that comes in. I love people and enjoy talking with them, so it's not hard.”

    - Sonia, GM, Seattle

  • “I enjoy describing our food to our guests. Preparing it in front of them allows them to see just how fresh it is. When guests see this for the first time they seem impressed. We receive a lot of great feedback from our guests about our food.”

    - Conrado, GM, Colorado

  • “I always do my best, even during a rush, to ask a guest how their day is going, how their kids are, or some other question that shows that I care about them as a person, not "just another burrito". Part of that comes from my personal belief in treating others with consideration, and part of that comes from my experience working at Qdoba.”

    - Meg, Shift Supervisor, CO

  • “"The manager is always friendly when we enter the restaurant and he always checks on us during our meal to make sure everything is going well. He even offers to clean up after us. I always enjoy coming in for great food and the friendly staff."”

    - Guest comment for Jeff, GM, Missouri