Five Guys reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(4,785 total reviews)
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Jerry Murrell

77% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Five Guys has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,785 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 Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
3.0
Jan 26, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun environment Customers were mostly friendly Not complicated to do

Cons

inexperienced managers and shift leaders mormon based managers

2.0
Jan 15, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has a wonderful atmosphere, many people consider it a dinner and a show. -Fun atmosphere of 'Five Guys' way -Advancement opportunitiues -Hours if you can work whenever -Free meal on break -Excellent customer service satisfaction -Customer orientated buisiness -Good food -Good buisiness/excellent growth -Wonderfully simple idea -Excellent personal growth opportunities -Will help you lose weight -Much emphasis on cleanliness of food product, **much kudos**

Cons

Poor excecution from management, and more work than what it pays. -Managers expect you to work perfect for little pay -Many employees dont respect management -Must have a 100% open schedule to become management -Don't really give breaks to employees -The 'Five Guys Way' is not as polished as led to beleive -Employees are worthless as individuals -False promises for raises, unless you befreind upper management -Stressing work -Six days a week for not even 40 hours

4.0
Jun 20, 2022

Great as a first job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed team environment Free meals every shift

Cons

Customer interactions Working in hot and greasy environment

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