"Overall a challenge. Can be enjoyable" - Shift Leader Five Guys Employee Review

3.0
10 Sept 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A nice variety of employees ranging from all different areas of the world. Easy to get along with and build person relationships with. Time-off policies are fair. You request time off a few days to 2 weeks ahead of time and it is almost always fulfilled. The company values are respectable. Dress-code and other guidelines are fair and not too-strict. Perfect for the average teen or entry-level worker.

Cons

Leadership/management is horrible. They tell you one thing than another and everything becomes unclear when you go to complete a task you feel you are thrown into a shark tank tied down trying to figure out a way to escape. Training is very limited and most supervisors/managers don't seem to care too much about training new employees. The owners don't seem to care for employee satisfaction. They care al about their money and person needs of the company, rather than if an employee is happy and/or taken care of their needs/wants.

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5.0
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Pros

Friendly environment that feels like family

Cons

Low wages compared to competition

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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