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. 57% of employees would recommend working at Waffle House to a friend and 59% 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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waffle House?

57% 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 252 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 161 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 103 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 102 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 63 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 241 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "No managers on third shift at waffle house EVER!" ((in 117 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 95 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

57% would recommend to a friend

(4,105 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

77% approve of CEO

59% 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

5.0

Aug 2, 2024

Work hard play hard

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, great benefits and vacation and great atmosphere

Cons

You will work hard and put hands on everything. Cleaning, cooking, serving. You have to be prepared to do whatever needs to be done

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience working at Waffle House! We’re delighted to hear that you find the pay, benefits, vacation, and atmosphere to be strong points of our workplace. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the demanding nature of the role. At Waffle House, we pride ourselves on having a dedicated and versatile team, and we believe that a hands-on approach is essential to maintaining the high standards we set for our service and operations for our customers. It’s great to know that you’re embracing this aspect of the job and contributing positively to our team. Your commitment and hard work are truly valued, and we’re glad to have you as part of our team. If you have any suggestions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. Thank you again for your dedication and for being a part of the Waffle House family!

3.0

Aug 1, 2024

Clique”ish”

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meal comp was a plus

Cons

6 days on 2 days off. No Holidays unless your off day falls on one. You cannot requesy Holiday time, instant termination.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for leaving us a review! We remain transparent about our management team's schedule working 6 consecutive days with 2 days off. This allows our managers to have a consistent and stable schedule for their families while still meeting the needs of the restaurant. We understand that working during the holidays can be challenging. Since 1955, remaining open 24/7/365 has been part of our commitment to our community. We appreciate your dedication during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Aug 1, 2024

Enjoyed it

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Delicious food. Long shifts. Fast paced

Cons

Low pay rate for server. Long shifts

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and appreciated the fast-paced nature of our work environment. At Waffle House, we strive to balance the demands of our business with fair compensation and a supportive work environment. We've recently restructured the server pay plan across the company to ensure they align with our commitment to valuing and supporting our team members. We appreciate your dedication during your time with us and are grateful for your contributions. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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