Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,229 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 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 4% 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, 3.3 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 (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 265 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 163 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 102 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 92 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 65 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 245 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 120 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 96 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 81 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 , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis , Fayetteville

Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,103 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,103 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

3.0

Sep 28, 2024

Promising

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You gain functional people skills, stepping out of your shell and being more comfortable working with others as well as managing customers

Cons

Each location differs and not by little bits. Each store has its own atmosphere, norms, under current.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding the varying atmospheres at different locations. Each Waffle House is unique, and we strive to foster an environment that aligns with our community's needs while maintaining our core values. We're committed to continuous improvement and will take your insights into consideration as we work to create a more consistent experience across our locations. Thank you again for your dedication over the years! We look forward to your continued growth and contributions to our team!

3.0

Sep 18, 2024

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is good for entry level

Cons

Working 6 days in a row

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for your contributions during your time at Waffle House, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors!

1.0

Sep 3, 2024

Run away

Manager trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They pay around 65k with over time

Cons

No work life balance. You'll be at work from 6am-4am and have to go back to do draw change on weekends night EVERY WEEKEND. 7:30-10pm Almost never get to enjoy friends or the money

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. At Waffle House, we strive to create a supportive work environment, and we understand that maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life is crucial. Your feedback about the extended hours and weekend responsibilities is acknowledged, and we’re always reviewing our scheduling practices to better accommodate our team members’ needs. We value your dedication and want to ensure your experience with us is positive and fulfilling. We’re committed to making improvements and appreciate your input. Thank you for your continued efforts and contribution to our team.

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