A good place to work if you're in a good store - Anonymous employee Five Guys Employee Review

4.0
25 Feb 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Secret Shopper was a great program that really paid off if you were in a good location. I was lucky enough to be in one of the best in the state, so I received the bonus several times. Staff was friendly, and it was pretty easy to jump right in and learn the different tasks.

Cons

Scheduling was occasionally an issue, although my manager always at least tried. It seemed like they were always overstaffed, and with people that probably shouldn't have been there. Busy days can go bye in the blink of an eye, but slow shifts can drag on for what seems like an eternity.

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5.0
23 May 2026
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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
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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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