If you enjoy slave labour and non-existent pay, this is the job for you. - Cashier/Crew Member Five Guys Employee Review

1.0
21 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-Free food -That's the only pro

Cons

- Five Guys will lure you in with the promise that they are a 'family based work environment, who genuinely care about their staff' to then turn around and treat their staff like garbage. -You will be expected to give 110% at all times with little to no thanks or consideration, and be happy about it. -The hours are ridiculous, and the work similar to slave labour. 6am starts and 4am finishes. -Do not ever expect a break or to leave on time. -You WILL NOT GET THE HOURS YOU NEED TO PAY BILLS. Unless you are a favourite of the manager. -You WILL NOT BE PAID ACCURATELY. -If a manager does not like you, you will be constantly reminded of it and bullied. -The organisation and communication is so non existent, no one will ever actually know what is going on -They expect professional cleaning standards from already exhausted workers. -You will be taken advantage of, and your already non-existent pay docked at every opportunity.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
1 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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