Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,224 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 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 2% 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, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waffle House?

Server (479) , Unit Manager (387) , Server/Waiter (284) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (134) , Waitress (122) , Cook (98) , 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?

"You can make good money through the tips and it becomes easier the longer you work and learn" ((in 253 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 159 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 105 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 93 reviews)); "flexible schedule and east to requuest off" ((in 61 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 242 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 177 reviews)); "The managers have their picks of who they want to give hours to and the good shifts to." ((in 121 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 94 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 , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Savannah , Saint Louis , Fayetteville

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Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,098 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Oct 19, 2025

Waffle House management

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay Great benefits fun work atmosphere

Cons

long hours physical demanding on the body mental demand even when you're at home

Waffle House Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your years of leadership with Waffle House. We’re glad to hear you found the pay, benefits, and work atmosphere rewarding. We also understand that management roles in our restaurants can be both physically and mentally demanding, and we’re continually working to provide resources and support that help our leaders maintain a healthy balance. We truly appreciate your dedication to serving our Customers and leading your team. Thank you for being part of the Waffle House team.

4.0

Oct 13, 2025

Sales associate

Saes associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good tips, good management, love my customers

Cons

Hourly pay, no incentives, management usually has there picks or favorites and if your not one of them you don't get opportunity for advancement

Waffle House Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoy serving your Customers and working with supportive management. We appreciate your comments regarding advancement opportunities and recognition for hard work. We are committed to fostering growth for all Associates and will share your feedback with the appropriate leadership teams for consideration. Thank you for your continued dedication and service!

1.0

Oct 13, 2025

Lack of respect

Manager in training

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money was decent, and that's it.

Cons

Mainly the upper management was the biggest issue.

Waffle House Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your honesty regarding your experience with management. We take concerns about respect, work-life balance, and leadership seriously. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment for all Associates, and your feedback will be shared with the appropriate leadership teams to help inform improvements. Additionally, we encourage you to provide additional details about your experience at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate your dedication to serving our Customers during your time with us.

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