General Manager

Do you consider yourself to be a REAL leader? A leader who not only leads naturally, but can also put together a winning team that is motivated to work together and wow your customers? If so, then this is the opportunity for you.

At Five Guys, the philosophy is simple: great burgers and fries, crafted in a clean restaurant run by friendly staff. We are focused on creating an environment where all our employees take ownership of their work, and have fun doing it. If you’re a self-starter ready for a career that you can take pride in, apply today!

As a General Manager, you’ll take ownership of your restaurant — the people, the performance, and everything in between. This is a hands‑on role, not a position managed from the sidelines. You’ll lead from the front and are expected to know, perform, and coach every aspect of the Crew Member, Shift Manager, and Assistant Manager roles. From building a great team and developing future leaders to jumping on the grill during a rush, protecting food quality and safety, controlling costs, and delivering an awesome guest experience, you set the pace, raise the bar, and make sure your restaurant is ready to win every day.

We can only do this by hiring great people like you while maintaining our focus on being REAL.

What are we looking for?:

• 2+ years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial result
• Open availability, ability to work varying shifts every week
• Desire to be a hands‑on teacher, cheerleader, coach and mentor to the crew
• Possesses and demonstrates a strong owner‑like commitment to operations and customer service
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment
• A creative approach to growing the business (community‑engagement, fundraisers, etc.
• ServSafe certification

What can you really expect?:

• Real work/life balance. Our locations are open from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We are also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Best of all - no drive-thru!
• Comprehensive and customizable benefits - medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Bonus plan in addition to base pay. Our bonus structure is focused around food safety, customer experience and financial success. We also have a minimum of 1 Secret Shop per week and everyone working on your team is eligible for payout!
• Growth opportunities

Work Environment:

• On your feet, active, and engaged throughout your shift
• Work around hot equipment and in a busy kitchen setting
• Lift, move, and handle supplies as needed
• This position works in an environment where peanuts and peanut products are present and handled throughout the restaurant. Employees may have regular or repeated exposure to peanuts, peanut dust, peanut oils, and other peanut-containing materials during normal job duties.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's most successful hamburger concepts, not just for its food, ranked the #1 burger in America by the Zagat survey, but also because of its employees.
We have a unique work environment where you're trained to work every position in the restaurant. From the register, to the grill, to morning prep and evening close, our crew members become a team working in all aspects of the restaurant.
We also have a unique crew bonus program that provides the opportunity to earn cash bonuses two times per week giving our crew members the opportunity to earn much higher incomes.
We have an open kitchen experience so it's fun and it's loud with lots of team communication. The crew's burger creation is part of the customer experience.