The pay isn't great, and I didn't like the environment. - Cashier/Crew Member Five Guys Employee Review

2.0
6 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get a free meal at break time, and the most of the managers are nice. You have the possibility of earning points from the secret shopper and getting a bonus, but this is only occasionally.

Cons

Tips are basically nonexistent, the job is extremely monotonous (you spend most of your time sweeping peanut shells people just drop onto the floor), and at not even $8.00 an hour, the pay isn't good enough to keep people around for long. There is an extremely fast turnover rate.

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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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