Burger King
Crew member at Burger King
People in this role may also be known as fast food team members.
56 workers in this role at Burger King have taken the survey.
How much does Burger King pay crew members?
Crew member employees at Burger King are typically paid £4.55–8.72 an hour, based on data from 56 employees.
What is management like for crew member employees at Burger King?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do crew members 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
38% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 42 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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Managers are respectful
Do crew members at Burger King feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 44 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
My restaurant manager
Worst thing
Head office and area manager
Shift manager, August 2020
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do crew members get of their shift pattern at Burger King?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 82% report getting one week notice or less
- 5% report getting two weeks notice
- 2% report getting three weeks notice
- 7% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 4% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 56 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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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
Do crew members 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
75% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 48 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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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Burger King managers change crew members shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
57% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 44 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for crew members to book a holiday at Burger King?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
66% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 44 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for crew members to take sick leave at Burger King?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
65% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 23 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do crew members at Burger King get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
65% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 54 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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No unpaid extra work
Do crew members 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
33% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 30 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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do crew members at Burger King worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 55 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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People get proper breaks
Do crew members at Burger King get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
81% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 27 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Good money of you put the hours in
Worst thing
No social or family life
Shift manager, January 2021
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What is career progression like for crew members at Burger King?
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Enough training
Do crew members get enough training when they start at Burger King?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 46 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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Opportunities to progress
Are crew members given support to progress at Burger King?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 53% 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 49 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.
Latest reviews from crew members at Burger King
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Best thing
Flexible with rotas and to book days off if needed
Worst thing
The levels of stress
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The people you work with are very good people and you become friends with them pretty easily.
Worst thing
Everything else about it is terrible, I hate it.
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
made some friends
Worst thing
The parent company
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The people, free meals, discount, friendly
Worst thing
Busy times e.g. friday-sunday
Impatient customers/delivery driversEmployee, June 2021
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Best thing
Nice customers, great team
Worst thing
Angry customers
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The staff I work with are great.
Worst thing
Rude customers, low pay
Crew member, February 2021
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Best thing
Friendly staff, good food, alright atmosphere
Worst thing
Some of the managers aren’t the best, don’t really know how to manager other people very well
Team member, February 2021
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Best thing
Just working as a team
Crew member, April 2020
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Best thing
Team mates, nice customers
Worst thing
Cleaning toilets without the right PPE, then going back and cooking food in the same clothes.
Team member, February 2020
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Best thing
The people and the cooking
Worst thing
Cleaning
Crew member, January 2020
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Best thing
The free food during shift
Worst thing
The lack of staff and the stress and pressure that is put on us
Crew member, November 2019
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Best thing
other staff, holiday pay
Worst thing
11 hour shifts
Crew member, September 2019
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Best thing
Socialising
Worst thing
The amount of work
Team member, September 2019
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Best thing
Everyone is close with each other
Worst thing
The supervisors tell us to do eveything while they are on there phones
Sales assistant, September 2019
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Best thing
Free food, good environment
Worst thing
Bad communication between managers
Crew member, September 2019
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How Burger King ranks
Burger King ranks joint 8th to work for in fast food team member employers
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