They treat the burgers better than the employees - Anonymous employee Five Guys Employee Review

2.0
Nov 27, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The job itself wasn't so bad. At least they let you have fun at work, because it adds to the mood they're trying to create.

Cons

They don't want to give full time hours, because they're trying to avoid paying for health insurance. Unless you're a salaried manager, then they'll work you a ton of hours. You basically have to be a manager working 50+ hours a week to get insurance, and then you're on salary so you won't get overtime pay.

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Friendly environment that feels like family

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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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