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      Waffle House

      Engaged Employer

      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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      4K reviews
      5.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Great job

      Grill operator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employee meals a lot of down town on slow shifts great customer interaction ability to make tips as cooks

      Cons

      Fast paced overnight shift you may see fights drunks can be annoying

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      Waffle House Response
      7mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication as a Grill Operator! We understand that overnight shifts can be fast-paced and occasionally challenging. Please know that the safety of our Associates and Customers is a top priority, and we take it very seriously. We appreciate the professionalism and focus our team members bring every day to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. If you’d like to share additional feedback or suggestions about your experience, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We look forward to supporting you in your career!
      3.0
      Oct 8, 2025

      its a job

      District manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      pay, free food, paid vactions

      Cons

      long hours, will have to work for employees who dont show

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      Waffle House Response
      7mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your time as a District Manager. We’re glad to hear you valued the pay, benefits, and vacation opportunities during your time with us. We understand that long hours and staffing challenges can make management roles demanding. We continually look for ways to support our leaders and ensure our teams are well-equipped to deliver excellent service while maintaining a manageable workload. If you’d like to share additional feedback about your experience, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      1.0
      Oct 8, 2025

      Last resort job only

      Server
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hire at any education or experience level

      Cons

      Unlivable wage, unsafe work environment, expectation to be made physically and mentally uncomfortable by customers and pretend you are not

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      Waffle House Response
      7mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We are concerned to hear about your experience regarding safety, customer interactions, and workplace conditions. The safety and well-being of our Associates is a top priority, and we take reports of unsafe or uncomfortable situations very seriously. We encourage you to share more details with us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact, so we can address these concerns. We thank you for your service and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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