ABSOLUTELY AWFUL! Don't work for this company. - General Manager Five Guys Employee Review

1.0
20 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get free food during your shift.

Cons

TONS of false promises that include pay and positions. They are rude and have awful communication. This company can't seem to communicate at all. Do NOT work for these guys unless you've exhausted all of your options (including McDonalds and Burger King). When you first get hired on, they promise you TONS of things, make the company sound great and put a fake smile on. In reality, they hire people who aren't capable or are completely foolish. Even the employees they hire are disrespectful, rude and arrogant (HOW? You work for a fast food restaurant...). They walk ALL OVER the managers. But of course, this isn't apparent to District Managers because they all put fake smiles on and get the job done when the District Manager is in their store. The managers have no problem yelling at you in front of everyone and embarrassing you. They train you incorrectly just to blame you! I've seen this happen to MULTIPLE people. No wonder their turn over rate is high.

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Pros

Friendly environment that feels like family

Cons

Low wages compared to competition

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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