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 258 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 158 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 105 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 95 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 59 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 239 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 123 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 77 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

2.0

Aug 19, 2024

Don’t do it

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There aren’t any. If they like you they will promote you. If you go against the grain you will not be promoted.

Cons

6 days on with 2 days off Your body will be tired. They lure you in with the pay.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all perspectives, especially from those who have been part of our team for an extended period. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments about work-life balance and promotion practices are particularly concerning, and we will address these issues with our management team. Our goal is to ensure that all team members feel valued and supported. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us understand where we can make meaningful changes. If you'd like to share any additional details or would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Aug 16, 2024

I just started

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Made good tipe for the 3 days so far ive been working as seever

Cons

Rude coworkers sometimes thate wll

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your early experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive start! We’re sorry to hear about the issues with rude behavior from some coworkers. A respectful and supportive work environment is important to us, and we take such concerns seriously. Please let us know if you encounter any specific issues so we can address them promptly and work towards a more positive team atmosphere at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We’re here to support you as you settle into your role, and we appreciate your feedback. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.

2.0

Aug 15, 2024

Server

Restaurant server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work temporarily.

Cons

Night crew hard to please.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all shifts. If you have any suggestions on how we can better support our night crew or improve overall team dynamics, please feel free to share at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you for your hard work and contributions to the team.

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