Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,231 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 (285) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (134) , Waitress (122) , Cook (99) , 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?

"Good money and very organized" ((in 256 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 105 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 89 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 62 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 240 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 181 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 120 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 96 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 76 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 , Fayetteville , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis

Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,105 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,105 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Sep 23, 2024

It is what it is

Salesperson

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Regular customers who care about employees as humans, not just as a servant to them

Cons

Working as a tipped employee gives you no financial stability, and now WH is implementing a new procedure where they enter your credit card tips, they are taxed, then paid weekly via paycheck. Let's be honest, we are servers because it gives us the ability to take our pay home everyday. I know most restaurants do this now, but I am not a fan of it, and I do not trust anyone other than myself to claim correct tip amounts for me.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your perspective as a former employee is important, and we’re continually evaluating our practices to find a balance that supports our team. We appreciate your dedication during your time with us and take your advice seriously. Ensuring that our employees feel valued and fairly compensated is a priority. If you have any further thoughts, please feel free to reach out at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Sep 23, 2024

Good place to work

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyday cash friendly environment and over all good money

Cons

Typical work place drama Credit card tip being taxed

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your great review! We appreciate your hard work and dedication over the years!

2.0

Sep 22, 2024

The Way I See It

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay. 1st shift makes the most tips. 2nd shift is usually slow. 3rd shift you have more ToGo orders. You get a $100 yearly bonus around Christmas (it's taxed) you get to invest in stock. You can move up; just takes a while.

Cons

You are expected to work every weekend and every holiday. Management suck. The hourly pay is ridiculous. No break (you're on your feet the whole shift- mainly 1st & 3rd) meal credit comes out your check everyday that you work regardless if you eat/not so I suggest you eat something. Big meats you have to pay for. Certain drinks you have to pay for. No real benefits.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your long tenure at Waffle House and your insights as a former employee. Creating a culture where every team member feels valued is a priority for us, and we will continue to seek ways to better support our staff. We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment and will take your suggestions into consideration as we work to enhance our employee experience. Thank you again for your valuable input, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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