Push too much, for too little pay - Restaurant General Manager Five Guys Employee Review

3.0
15 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Daily free staff meals. No late night shifts, early morning shifts or over night shifts. Added bonus of daily repetitive unfunny Five Guys jokes from the customers.

Cons

This company and it's franchisees push their employees too hard for too little money. They expect a lot from their underpaid managers, underpaid shift leaders, and underpaid crew.

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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 Jun 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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