Don’t work here - General Manager Five Guys Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nothing worthy, any other company would have the same for more money

Cons

Long hours, overtime with no pay, expect you to do everything even from home or on your holidays, huge turnover, hard to get bonuses and they’re not great for hospitality. So much pressure, awful customers because of the kids meals and discounts. It’s not the same as years ago, awful pay for crew that are expected to do everything and quick, so many unrealistic rules set by people that has no idea how to work in the restaurant…secret shopper program is a scam and it affects your mental health long-term not to say you will destroy your body as well.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great entry level first job

Cons

Don’t get pto or vacation time

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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