Demanding but enjoyable - Crew Member Five Guys Employee Review

3.0
3 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay for someone just starting out. Very professional work environment. Secret shopper bonuses, free food on lunch break. I found pride in making burgers that are better than most places in the country.

Cons

Very competitive hiring process. Little chance for mistake in training. Very strict order process for workers. Fry warmer too hot considering they don't sit there very long. My hands became uncomfortably hot very quickly into the training process.

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5.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
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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
1 June 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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