About as good as food industry work can get, really. - Anonymous employee Five Guys Employee Review

4.0
Dec 31, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people. My manager would send someone home if they weren't smiling which might sound harsh, but when rush hour hits it made it so much more bearable. It kinda grows on you. Though when it slows down, keeping busy can get annoying.

Cons

The pay - HOURLY it isn't great. After tips and incentives though? Very good.

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5.0
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Pros

Schedule Flexibility Work Life Balance Bonus System Competitive Pay Secret Shoppers Free Meals Advancement Opportunities

Cons

Fast Paced Environment Can require long standing hours

4.0
Jun 1, 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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