Good management experience - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
Jan 11, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Set schedule after training (6:30 am to 3:00 pm) six days working and two days off. Excellent upper management support. Compensation base on performance ($3000 is the minimum before taxes in the period. It can be more depending on performance). Excellent training program with hands on the job. Excellent meal policy (you can eat as much as you want during your shift). Stock ownership. Opportunities for advancement. Easy business to understand after training.

Cons

Open 24/7. It is only one manager for the whole restaurant during firsts and part of second shift. The manager is always on call. High turn over rate. Difficult to staff. It is the manager responsibility to cover the shift if nobody else can work it. Poor benefits package. Management main duty is to cook (this make difficult to supervise the business).

Explore other reviews about Waffle House

5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work, work mostly mornings

Cons

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

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All