Recent graduate? Checking the reviews? Turn back now! - Manager Trainee Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Jul 13, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay for recent graduate that allows one to get their foot in the door of management. Good benefits.

Cons

AVOID unless you're desperate! - Long hours -No respect from employees -Many employees hate their jobs and some have questionable backgrounds - You will work a regular shift doing cooking just like everyone else for around 7 hours and then do management work after for hours- Work holidays and weekends constantly - All in all, they will work you until they replace you!

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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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