Unit Manager...do not fall into this trap! - Business Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
Jul 20, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good way to gain management experience. Decent money for a recent college graduate.

Cons

Modern day slavery. Long hours. Very stressful job. Having to "baby sit low quality employees." Out of date system/operational methods. Work 6 days on and 2 days off. Must work every holiday. Only manager on duty for a 24 hour business.

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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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