A good place to work for the younger generation - Shift Leader Five Guys Employee Review

4.0
13 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free meal on every shift you work Opportunity to make good friends and have fun at work Decent pay after you entry level Flexible schedule Potential for extra money through secret shop program

Cons

Corporation has a bad habit of over working but under paying their employees Steritech for this corporation is very strict and there are a billion silly rules that are suppose to be followed Promotions very based on need more so than who actually deserves it. Favoritism is a huge problem. You can get away with anything if you are the managers favorite employee which creates an unfair environment for the less Favorited. No real benefits Can get screwed on hours based on labor numbers

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5.0
6 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
1 Jun 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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