Simple - Red Shirt Five Guys Employee Review

4.0
Oct 4, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Simple Menu, easy to remember -Upbeat, Positive, Friendly atmosphere -Free food at lunch on 8+ hour shifts -Easy hiring process & interview -No past experience required -The uniforms are free (Two T-Shirts & a Hat) -Tips -Secret Shopper bonuses -Free Peanuts :)

Cons

-I had to buy a pair of black slip resistant shoes, the cheapest pair I could find were $17 @ Walmart -No benefits -You smell gross when you go home - It's an average minimum wage job -People under 18 cant flip the burgers, cook the fries, grab buns of the warmer for toppings, or use a knife etc. The only jobs they can do are lobby clean-up, or cashier.

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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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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