Stressful - District Manager Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Oct 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Job security at a debt free, steadily growing company. Mostly day shift, as it is the busiest shift in the company as opposed to other restaurant management opportunities. Pride at all you are able to accomplish.

Cons

Stressful. Work all holidays, actually work extra days during the holidays (which is saying a lot when you already work 6 days a week) vacations are mandatory and not flexible. Your seven day and ten day vacations are exactly that, you must count your days off into that. You literally keep the doors open, while being a laborer that everything falls on. Pay is not worth it. Remember stress kills. Do not get stuck here.

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3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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