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People don’t get sick pay
Does Burger King pay sick pay?
No. People don’t get proper sick pay
How we know this
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 114 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Burger King?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 75% report getting one week notice or less
- 12% report getting two weeks notice
- 3% report getting three weeks notice
- 8% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 2% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 135 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Burger King get paid breaks?
No. People don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
88% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 128 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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People are not paid enough to live on
Does Burger King pay enough to live on?
People are not paid enough to live on
How we know this
76% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 123 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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Not easy to change shifts
How easy is it for Burger King workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need toBased on information from 91 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Uninformed about head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Burger King is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
How we know this
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 113 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Burger King managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
59% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 117 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People don’t enjoy their job
Do people at Burger King enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job
How we know this
52% of people report they don’t enjoy their jobBased on information from 33 job reviews
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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
Do people work the same number they are contracted for at Burger King?
Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
How we know this
73% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 108 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Burger King?
Most people feel stressed here
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 116 job reviews
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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People are paid below market rates
Does Burger King pay market rates?
Most people are not paid market rates
How we know this
57% of people are paid below the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 115 job reviews
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do people think Burger King head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 113 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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People don’t recommend their team
Do people at Burger King recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 134 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Not good for parents
Is working at Burger King good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most people say this is a bad place to work if you care for a child or other relative
How we know this
63% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to workBased on information from 16 job reviews
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
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People get proper breaks
Do people at Burger King get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
73% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 73 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Good for students
Is a Burger King job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying
How we know this
61% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studyingBased on information from 31 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Good choice of shifts
Do Burger King workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
51% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 123 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Burger King?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
51% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 72 job reviews
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Burger King?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
65% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 113 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Opportunities to progress
Are people given support to progress at Burger King?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 122 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do workers at Burger King worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
64% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 122 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Burger King?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
61% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 117 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Managers are respectful
Do people at Burger King feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
65% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 113 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do workers at Burger King do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
54% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 81 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Burger King ranks 14th to work for in fast food restaurants
- 13 KFC
- 14 Burger King
- 15 Taco Bell
Pay ranges at Burger King
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£4.55–8.80 per hour
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£9.31–12.81 per hour
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£7.94–10.31 per hour
Burger King job reviews
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Best thing
The best part of my job is serving and talking to customers and some of the team I work with
Worst thing
I feel that they expect to much from me as I have been ask to do maintenance work like laying cement to fix the kurb on drive thru and other jobs that I'm not qualified to do but I will.try
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
When is not busy you can just clean place around you without stress
Worst thing
When you on the front and Burger King is small, visors don't want to help you, and customers are angry at you cause is not enough fast customer service
Employee, July 2021
About
Burger King is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food, specialising in burgers.
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Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 135 employees
How are people paid?
Based on 136 employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 118 employees
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