Does Five Guys pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Five Guys employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Five Guys. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Five Guys?

62% of Five Guys employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Five Guys 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Five Guys?

Crew Member (1421) , Cashier (236) , General Manager (236) , Shift Leader (156) , Shift Manager (156) , Assistant Manager (154) , Manager (127) , Line Cook (96) , Crew Member/Grill Cook (88) , Cook (69) , Team Member (60) , Crew (48) , Shift Lead (45) , Sales Associate/Cashier (38) , Shift Supervisor (33)

What are the pros of working at Five Guys according to real employee reviews?

"Free food Once the store is open time moves by pretty quick Some great and chill managers" ((in 458 reviews)); "Really enjoyed working there managers were cool pay was good enough" ((in 363 reviews)); "The meals were free plus my co workers were really nice" ((in 241 reviews)); "Great people and supportive of works" ((in 203 reviews)); "they give good hours and the coworkers are like a family" ((in 101 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Five Guys according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and Saturday and Friday rushes are quite annoying" ((in 212 reviews)); "Secret shopper program is always a struggle and they make you feel like your a bad manager when you don't get good averages." ((in 207 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 75 reviews)); "Had to train an Assistant Manager while also being a brand new General Manager(with no training)." ((in 39 reviews)); "The scheduling was not consistent or flexible and the 8 hour shifts were too long with only short breaks" ((in 37 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Five Guys locations?

Paris , Marne-la-Vallee , Strasbourg , Aix , Chessy , Lieusaint , Marseille , Lyon , Lille , Créteil , Nice , Dijon , Franconville , Parigné , Tours , Levallois-Perret , Cannes , Combs , Bagnolet , Saint-Denis

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Five Guys reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(4,774 total reviews)

Jerry Murrell

78% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

Five Guys has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,774 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Five Guys employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restauration industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

5.0

Sep 23, 2025

Work environment

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers are easy to work with

Cons

Rush hour and college students

2.0

Sep 23, 2025

Not great

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, nice coworkers and sometimes customers.

Cons

Really low pay, mostly minimum wage. Those free peanuts that they give create a giant mess.

4.0

Sep 20, 2025

Working for Five Guys

Crew member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Five Guys, every team member is cross-trained in all positions, so you gain a lot of experience in a fast-paced environment. Food safety and freshness are taken very seriously, and if you can work hard while following regulations, you’ll do well. It’s a good place to start if you’re looking to get into the fast food industry. You will also end up making some good friends.

Cons

Management can be inconsistent—some managers can come across as overly strict or even bullying. Although the company promotes a “we’re like family” culture, it ultimately operates with a business-first mindset. While Five Guys remains profitable, employees often face reduced hours due to over-hiring. The hourly pay is fair, but fewer shifts mean less overall income. Advancement opportunities can feel dependent on staying in the good graces of certain managers rather than purely on performance. During slower periods, taking small breaks or working at a more relaxed pace is not always respected—staff are usually expected to keep busy with cleaning or food prep instead.

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