Fantastic Workplace, No Money - Salesperson/Waitress Waffle House Employee Review

5.0
Apr 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I loved the people I worked with and loved the customers. Plenty of free food to be had. Fantastic management and super flexible about scheduling.

Cons

The only reason I left this job was because I simply was not making enough money. When your paycheck is $4.05 an hour and you get maybe 4 tables all night, you can't possibly make minimum wage.

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3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Solid pay for the industry Okay benefits Employee stock purchase plan Pretty consistent hours The actual work is difficult, but fun after you get good at it. Upward momentum is difficult, but the pay scales very well if you work your way up into management. Prepare for intense work if you do though.

Cons

They hire everyone, and your team will make or break your experience. Genuine safety concerns on 3rd shift. You need to be prepared for people to act out. Senior management only have operation management skills. They are not good "people" managers at all. Only "number" managers.

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