HiringAgeFive Guys' hiring age policy
Five Guys doesn't publish one company-wide minimum age. Crew postings on its careers site that state an age say 16, and some New York postings say 18+ is preferred but not required. Shift leader and manager postings require 18. Many locations are run by franchise groups that set their own rules.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crew member | 16+ | Ohio postings: "Minimum age: 16 years old" |
| Shift leader / shift manager | 18+ |
How much does Five Guys pay teens?
$14–$17 an hour
How to apply at Five Guys
Search for "Crew" near you at careers.fiveguys.com. Some listings send you to the franchise owner's own application site. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.
- Secret-shop bonuses
- Free meals
- Tips at many locations
Five Guys hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Five Guys?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Five Guys. Most Five Guys locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.
Does Five Guys hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Five Guys posting or official page offering jobs to 14- or 15-year-olds. Out of thousands of listings on the Five Guys careers site, none set the age below 16.
How much does Five Guys pay teens?
Recent crew postings show base pay from about $14 to $17 an hour depending on the state, and many locations add bonuses and tips. Pay is the same whatever your age, but it changes with each state's minimum wage.
Is every Five Guys the same?
No. Many Five Guys restaurants are run by franchise owners who set their own hiring rules. State law can also limit hours or raise the age for some tasks, so two stores can have different answers.
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