Stay FAR away from this company... - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
May 4, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 24 days paid vacation per year, as long as you're okay with working the other 341.

Cons

- Only one manager per store. No assistant or co manager for a 24-hr business. - On call 24/7. - IMPOSSIBLE to keep employees. You will go through 45+ people a year. If someone doesn't show up, You're expected to work their shift to cover it . - No help for upper management. - NO HOLIDAYS OFF...if you're married, prepare to get a divorce. - 6 on, 2 off schedule. Unless there is something going on, then they will take your days off from you and not replace them. - Pay is awful vs the amount of hours you will work each week (65+) - You're expected to do your own maintenance in the restaurant as there is ONE maintenance man for every area which consist of 25+ restaurants. - Turnover rate is EXTREMELY HIGH. - Bonus structure changes every year, and not for the good. - You're expected to pick up employees and transport them to work if they don't have a ride. You have to cover the cost of gas yourself. - Some people are brought in as potential district managers if they "tested well" during the interview process, and will be moved up in 6 months even if you outperform them on a weekly basis. - You have to return to the restaurant every night for shift change. - No 401K, only stock options. - Medical insurance cost is absurd. Was $364 for 2 people. My wife pays $400 for 5 people at (she doesn't work for Waffle House of course). Can't think of any more at the moment. Its an awful job overall.

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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.

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