The greatest WORST decision Ive ever made. - Former Manager Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
Sep 3, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Financially sound company, great regulars, you will learn how to cook if you dont already.

Cons

Good ole boy system. If you are willing to brown nose and sacrifice your life than advancement in the company may be deemable for you. You are promised X dollars but every year they are always changing the compensation plan to their advantage. Please forbid if there is bad weather because guess what you are required to be their regardless. If your immediate manager reports to upper management that you are not a brown noser forget it. No personal life with the most challenging hourly associates you will ever have to manage. If a hourly associate has been there over a certain period of time then they can basically commit blood murder and you wont be able to terminate them. Take my advice things may be promising but look at all the other reviews.... you dont want to go this route.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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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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