Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,226 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, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waffle House?

Server (479) , Unit Manager (388) , 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 259 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 156 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 100 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 95 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 63 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 175 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 116 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 80 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

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Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,100 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

3.3

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 4,100 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

1.0

Jun 12, 2025

It sucks

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get free food sometimes

Cons

The whole place is cons

Waffle House Response

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, though we’re glad you appreciated the meals provided during your time with us. We know that every Associate’s experience is unique, and we take all feedback seriously as we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. If you’d like to discuss your concerns in more detail, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate the time you spent with us and wish you the best moving forward.

4.0

Jun 11, 2025

Good place to work

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

First shift has good tips and a good amount of customers

Cons

second shift is completely slow and usually vacant

Waffle House Response

Thank you for your taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you had a positive experience, especially with the strong Customer flow and tips during first shift. Every shift has its own rhythm, and your feedback about second shift is helpful as we look at how to better support our Associates across all hours. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Jun 9, 2025

Great if you’re willing to make it your life

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Primarily day shift Stock

Cons

Holidays Weekends Weekend Nights A lot of hours CHRISTMAS

Waffle House Response

Thank you for your feedback and for your ongoing leadership as a Unit Manager. We’re glad to hear you see the value in the pay, day shifts, and stock ownership. We also recognize the significant time commitment that comes with the role, especially around weekends and holidays, including Christmas. Your experience reflects the dedication it takes to succeed in this position, and we’re grateful for Associates like you who rise to the challenge. Thank you again for being a part of our team and for highlighting the opportunity that a career with Waffle House can offer.

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