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Shift Leader

Five Guys
Atlanta, GA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026 CLOSED ON 7/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Leader position at Five Guys?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced (but fun!), clean, cook-to-order environment? Are you motivated by the opportunity to earn weekly bonuses and tips? Are you interested in leading a team? Then this is the job for you!


As a Shift Leader, you'll be trained on all aspects of the restaurant and help ensure the satisfaction of all our guests through your leadership. This includes cooking, cleaning, and interacting with our guests. 


Our commitment to customer service, cleanliness & serving fresh, quality food is what really sets us apart from the rest. Above all else, our guests are the priority, we dictate their experience and they pay us to be here!


We love to keep it simple - the more you put in, the more you get out.


Requirements:

  • Minimum age: 18 years old
  • High school diploma, some post-high school education a plus
  • 1-2 years previous leadership experience in some capacity

The Perks!:

  • Competitive Base Wage Tips Weekly Bonuses! ( Adds an average of $1.50-3 per hour to base wage)
  • Opportunities for advancement to upper management

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 currently have competitive pay starting at $15-17.50 for hourly employees.
Additionally, our employees earn an additional $500.00 bi-weekly in tips in addition to their pay!
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.

Salary : $15 - $18

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