not bad - Food Server Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Jul 13, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

free meal (excluding some meats and $3.15 per shift taken out of pay check). most of uniform provided. flexible schedule. twice yearly vacation bonus from day one (eligibility not guaranteed). health care option to purchase after one year (self or family).

Cons

drama is through the roof due to small regular staff. systems are antiquated. no room for advancement in middle management because there isn't any. you either manage the whole restaurant or you're just the low man. no management at all on second and third shifts causing a lack of direction and oversight.

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5.0
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Pros

Fun work environment, great people

Cons

Stressful, high turnover, high chance for doubles

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
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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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