Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,098 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

76% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,098 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
2.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are nice too work with

Cons

If you’re not used to working 55 hour work weeks as requirement to meet your pay rate then don’t do it

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your direct feedback and your leadership as a Manager. Being clear and transparent about expectations during the interview process is critical so candidates can make informed decisions. We will take this information and pass it to the appropriate teams for review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to supporting you throughout your career.
2.0
Jan 21, 2026

Not Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly Face with good customers and time management.

Cons

Low pay for work needed. Had to run three whole stations before making it to 14.50.

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you had positive interactions with Customers and were able to build strong time-management skills during your time with us. Clear training, fair staffing, and balanced responsibilities are essential in a fast-paced environment, and feedback like yours helps highlight where improvements can be made. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you’d like to provide additional details, we encourage you to reach out through our contact form so it can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team at www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
5.0
Jan 20, 2026

Career advancement

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, career advancement opportunities

Cons

Turnover rate is high, lots of hourly employees quitting .

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Waffle House Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you see Waffle House as a place with real career advancement and that the fast-paced environment has been a positive part of your role. Turnover can certainly be a challenge in our industry, and leadership approach makes a meaningful difference. Being understanding, supportive, and people-focused is key to building strong teams and improving retention. We appreciate your insight as an Operations Manager and your commitment to developing Associates. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!
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