Depends on what your goals are and how you want to get there. - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Jul 25, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

If you have no formal college education, you are still able to rise through the ranks and get paid a good salary if you're willing to pay your dues. Advancement is a strong possibility.

Cons

work 60+ hour weeks with no overtime pay, work all holidays, no support for continuing education, unit manager still cooks, cleans bathrooms, etc. If you have formal education, you will soon find that you're working much harder and longer for the same money you can get elsewhere for a more prestigious position.

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5.0
Apr 8, 2026
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Pros

Great culture and fun people to work with

Cons

Very busy days at work

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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