Introduction
Five Guys is one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the United States. With its delicious burgers and fries, it’s no wonder why it’s so popular. But what many people don’t know is that Five Guys has some strict rules that all employees must follow. In this article, we’ll discuss seven of the strictest rules that Five Guys employees have to follow. From the way they dress to the way they handle customer orders, these rules are designed to ensure that customers have the best experience possible. So, if you’re thinking of applying for a job at Five Guys, make sure you know these rules before you start!
7 Strict Rules That Five Guys Employees Have to Follow
Five Guys is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States. It’s known for its delicious burgers and fries, and its commitment to quality. But what many people don’t know is that there are some strict rules that Five Guys employees have to follow. Here are seven of them.
1. No Eating on the Job
This is a rule that applies to all fast-food restaurants, but it’s especially important at Five Guys. Employees are not allowed to eat while they are working, even if it’s just a quick bite. This is to ensure that the food they are serving is always fresh and of the highest quality.
2. No Cell Phones
Another rule that applies to all fast-food restaurants is that employees are not allowed to use their cell phones while they are working. This is to ensure that they are focused on their job and not distracted by their phones.
3. No Unauthorized Discounts
Five Guys employees are not allowed to give out unauthorized discounts to customers. This is to ensure that the company is not losing money on sales that should be going to the company.
4. No Unauthorized Breaks
Employees are not allowed to take unauthorized breaks while they are working. This is to ensure that the restaurant is running smoothly and that customers are not waiting too long for their food.
5. No Unauthorized Use of Equipment
Employees are not allowed to use any of the equipment in the restaurant without permission. This is to ensure that the equipment is being used properly and that it is not being damaged.
6. No Unauthorized Use of Ingredients
Employees are not allowed to use any of the ingredients in the restaurant without permission. This is to ensure that the ingredients are being used properly and that they are not being wasted.
7. No Unauthorized Use of Supplies
Employees are not allowed to use any of the supplies in the restaurant without permission. This is to ensure that the supplies are being used properly and that they are not being wasted.
These are just some of the strict rules that Five Guys employees have to follow. It’s important to remember that these rules are in place to ensure that the restaurant is running smoothly and that customers are getting the best possible experience.
Five Guys is a relative newcomer in the scheme of things. Whereas many American burger chains have been around since the 1950s, Five Guys has only been around since the late 1980s. But in that time, the chain has enjoyed a tremendous amount of growth and success. There are, according to the data company ScrapeHero, currently almost 1,400 Five Guys locations in the United States, and there are more than 1,700 Five Guys in total worldwide, including restaurants in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
How has the chain grown so successful? Well, having excellent burgers certainly doesn’t hurt. Nor do the free peanuts. But another way Five Guys has seen itself thrive is by having a number of rules for its employees that are strictly enforced. Here are eight of the rules Five Guys workers have to follow if they want to remain in the burger business. Plus, don’t miss I Tried Five Guys for the First Time Ever—Here’s What I Loved.
Five Guys has very specific rules when it comes to employee uniforms. All workers must wear either a red or black Five Guys shirt—red for crew members, black for management—and if a t-shirt is worn under it, that shirt must be white or black. And if the undershirt is long-sleeved, it must be black. Jeans are preferred by black pants permitted, while no shorts, leggings, or skirts are allowed. And a Five Guys hat or visor is required at all times.
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Five Guys is serious when it talks about never using frozen foods. As in the whole “There are no freezers in Five Guys locations, just coolers” quote from the company’s site. And as in, per one former employee’s comment on Reddit, if foods are ever delivered frozen, they are to be rejected and sent back and the staff had to prepare a report about the frozen foodstuffs.
Anyone who wants to man the grill at Five Guys has to go through lengthy training and they are expected to know how to cook a burger correctly.
Depending on the location of the restaurant (rules vary by state to state), Five Guys employees who work a shift longer than five or six hours are mandated to take a 30-minute break, per Indeed. But that break is unpaid time off. On the other hand, workers at corporately-owned Five Guys restaurants do get a shorter 15-minute break that is paid.
Never bother asking a Five Guys employee if you want a burger cooked medium rare or medium or anything, in fact, because per Taste of Home, they are never allowed to alter the way the burgers are cooked. All Five Guys burgers must be cooked to well done as a rule, no exceptions.
Five Guys gives out famously large portions of French fries, so much so that customers often think they lucked out and got a great deal. That’s by design, per PopSugar: the idea is that customers will be thrilled by the huge portions and will come back again and again, whereas in fact employees are mandated to give out double-sized portions of fries because they are a low-cost, high-margin product that helps move costlier menu items like those burgers.
That is, an employee’s meal eaten while he or she is on a break must not cost more than $11 unless the worker wants to pay for their food. Per the Five Guys Handbook, employees are only entitled to $11 worth of food per day. Which is actually rather hard to do, as only a few burgers cost less than that. (Though all sandwiches and hot dogs are less expensive than $11.)
Steven John