Just Don't Work Here - Anonymous employee Five Guys Employee Review

1.0
1 Jul 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Simple and easy menu to memorize. Most the prepping and cleaning procedures are the same across all stores (corporate and franchise).

Cons

No benefits. No room for growth. Manager position is maybe an extra $2-3/hr from crew member (red shirt). Store owner cuts corners too much. Equipment always broken or non-existent. Overworked. Unsafe working environments. Would not recommend teens to work here for part-time job.

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5.0
13 Jun 2026
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Pros

Friendly environment that feels like family

Cons

Low wages compared to competition

4.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

They will teach you everything you need to be successful. They have much higher standards than most places, one of the few places I'd have no problem eating at any location. They'll make sure you have everything you need to meet those standards, especially once you get to a management level. They have corporate trainers and the GM at my location was also great. I'm a GM at a different place now and my experience here left me well prepared me for that position.

Cons

Pay. That's the only reason I left, I would have stayed with the company if I could have gotten a raise and I would definitely return if they offered something comparable to what I'm making elsewhere.

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