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Shake Shack founder shares the green flags he looks for in new hires: ‘I really don’t give a damn what your IQ is’

Photo of Danny Meyer (Credit: Scott Eells/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
  • Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer has high standards for new hires: Even if they are highly capable, a lack of hospitality skills like integrity and work ethic can still cost them the job.

As the founder of the now 510-location-strong Shake Shack, Danny Meyer has helped hire thousands of the best burger flippers and milkshake creators. However, he scrutinizes talent much more intently than you may expect.

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