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

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).

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4K reviews
4.0
Aug 20, 2024

Great company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome stock plan and family friendly

Cons

Hard work and must work holidays

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you so much for your positive review! We understand that the job can be demanding and requires working through holidays, and we truly value your dedication and hard work. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve and support our team. Thank you again for your commitment to Waffle House!
4.0
Aug 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The job is good. They provide great training and have advancement opportunities for pay scale

Cons

Long hours with potentially no breaks

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years of dedicated service at Waffle House! It’s great to hear that you find our training and advancement opportunities to be beneficial. We are committed to providing our team with the skills and pathways for growth, and it’s encouraging to know that these aspects are working well for you. Balancing operational efficiency with employee well-being is a priority for us, and your feedback highlights an area where we need to improve. We’ll look for ways to integrate more practical insights into our operational strategies. Thank you again for your commitment and for bringing these important issues to our attention!
4.0
Aug 19, 2024

Thank you for the time.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It’s like no other serving job. When at a good location that has good ppl who are team oriented it can be the best.

Cons

Hotline system is a joke. 1st shift is the busiest and only shift to be held accountable for their daily duty’s.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your detailed review and for your long-standing dedication to Waffle House. We greatly appreciate your commitment and the insights you've shared. It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve found value in working with us. We recognize that the role of a salesperson at Waffle House is unique and can be both challenging and rewarding. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve encountered with the hotline system and the perception of accountability across different shifts. Your feedback is crucial, and we will take a closer look at these concerns to ensure that all shifts are managed equitably and that our systems are functioning as intended. We will discuss your suggestions with our management team to find ways to better recognize and support the contributions of our first shift team members, as well as to ensure a more balanced approach to accountability. Thank you once again for your invaluable feedback and for your continued service with us under the yellow sign!
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