Ethically Questionable Mid-Upper Management - Systems Engineer Five Guys Employee Review

2.0
Mar 29, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free Meal during 7-8 hour shift Cleanest fast food chain around Good music

Cons

My local Five Guys hired a ton of employees when the store first opened up (15-20 people during a shift) and promised 30-37 hours. After things settled down instead of firing workers they'd only give out 4-8 hours a week and pressured employees to quit. I assumed this was a tactic to avoid paying unemployment. This was all delegated by the grey shirts that promised close to full time hours for the foreseeable future. I didn't cave and after weeks of pressure to quit and nudges to find other employment I was finally fired and able to claim unemployment. Now when I go in to this place as a customer I see 3-4 people, tops, working at any given time.

Explore other reviews about Five Guys

5.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great entry level first job

Cons

Don’t get pto or vacation time

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All