Corporate tells us to do one thing and Area tells us to do another. - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Feb 8, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good money, 6:30am-3:30pm hours (as long as there aren't any problems), two consecutive days off at a time, good chance to move up if you are willing to play their games.

Cons

On call 24 hours a day, have to return to store at 8:30pm three days per week, Area management ignores corporate guidelines in order to meet corporate financial requirements, no POS system.

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5.0
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Pros

Fun place to work, work mostly mornings

Cons

Might have to work “surprise” night shifts, call outs

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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