Waffle House Cook/Sales reviews

4.0

69% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

77% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cook/Sales employees have rated Waffle House with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Cook/Sales professionals have a good working experience there. Waffle House is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Cook/Sales professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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236 reviews
5.0
Feb 5, 2026

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The work environment is like being part of a family. Also, as the cook you’re able to cook whatever you want to eat and eat free. The steak and premium meats you have to pay for but you do get a discount.

Cons

It’s hard work, and fast paced. They have their own way of doing things so you will have to learn the lingo. Also, the plates are labeled by food ingredients that tell the cook how to prepare the food. This was the hardest part to remember but once you get it gets easier.

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Waffle House Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your great review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the work environment and felt that sense of being part of a team. That feeling of connection in our restaurants is something we work hard to build, and it’s great to know it stood out to you. We’re also happy you highlighted the meal benefits available to Associates. Learning the Waffle House lingo and our plate-marking system can feel overwhelming at first, but those tools are designed to help our teams communicate quickly and accurately during busy shifts. It’s encouraging to hear that once it clicked, it became easier to navigate. We appreciate you recognizing both the positives and the challenges of the role. We wish you continued success in your next opportunity and thank you for being part of the team.
5.0
Jan 26, 2026

Great conpany

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Every day is a new day help train for fights

Cons

Not a lot of stability

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
5mo
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.
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