Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,228 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Waffle House to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Waffle House have been left by employees working as Recruiting Director , Relief Manager and Customer Service .

Does Waffle House pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waffle House employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waffle House. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waffle House?

55% of Waffle House employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Waffle House 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waffle House?

Server (479) , Unit Manager (389) , Server/Waiter (284) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (134) , Waitress (122) , Cook (98) , Line Cook (84) , Sales Associate (82) , Manager (77) , Master Grill Operator (72) , Sales Person (56) , Rockstar Grill Operator (53)

What are the pros of working at Waffle House according to real employee reviews?

"You can make good money through the tips and it becomes easier the longer you work and learn" ((in 250 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 102 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 97 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 67 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Waffle House according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management the deduct money from ur check u make 2.15 a hr as a server in some places" ((in 246 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 122 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 102 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 81 reviews))

What are employees saying about Waffle House layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Waffle House layoffs and their outlook for job security at Waffle House in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Waffle House locations?

Atlanta , Norcross , Jacksonville , Houston , Nashville , Mobile , Columbia , New Orleans , Birmingham , Raleigh , Greenville , Tampa , Huntsville , Louisville , Dallas , Charlotte , Orlando , Macon , Little Rock , Baton Rouge , Tallahassee , Cincinnati , Pensacola , Savannah , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis , Fayetteville

Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,102 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Waffle House employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Dec 18, 2024

Very good company

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money , JOB security, good food and easy on board process

Cons

Might have to work offschedule incase of need, 6 days work and 2 days rest, the off days may not be Saturday Sunday

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions as a Unit Manager at Waffle House! We’re so pleased to hear that you appreciated the competitive pay and job security. We also recognize the commitment required in our fast-paced environment, including the need for flexibility with scheduling. Your feedback is valuable as we continually strive to support work-life balance for our team members. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. We’re thrilled that you loved each day and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

5.0

Dec 18, 2024

If you can work at waffle House you can do anything

Server/customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Even though waffle House was a challenging high volume fast-paced job. Not only serving were you doing you were doing your dishes calling tickets busting tables cleaning shift change duties and sometimes even cooking with only one other server. The overnight shift got challenging with intoxicated college kids but I felt like we were all one big happy happy family I have nothing negative really to say about waffle House except that it was challenging but that's what I liked about it too at the same time.

Cons

I really have I really have no cons besides it could be very challenging at times. But I feel like but I feel like overcoming challenges is what brings out the best in US

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that despite the challenges of working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you embraced the experience and even thrived in it. Your recognition of the “one big happy family” atmosphere means a lot to us, as fostering teamwork and camaraderie is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for your hard work and dedication over the years! We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

4.0

Dec 16, 2024

Location matters

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overtime sometimes available, Holiday bonus, fun place to work

Cons

sometimes too many hours or back to back shifts

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We understand the challenges you mentioned regarding long hours and shifts. Balancing workloads, particularly during night shifts, is an area we continuously strive to improve. Your advice about hiring reliable night staff is valuable, and we'll use insights like yours to enhance our scheduling and recruitment strategies. We truly appreciate your contributions to the Waffle House team and wish you the best in your future endeavors!

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