Good for a college student, but don't stick around long - Anonymous employee Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Feb 21, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Regular customers are nice; Busy shift makes the time go by, worked with college schedule

Cons

No chance to promote from within, even though the new hire brief says there is; many customers treat you like garbage because "you're a Waffle House waitress," especially when they're intoxicated; backstabbing politics by other waitresses that have been at the same position for years talking behind your back

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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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