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

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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4K reviews
3.0
May 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, organized, fun, family oriented

Cons

Small space, upper management doesn’t care much about its employees

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honesty regarding your concerns. While we’re proud of the culture our teams build at the restaurant level, we know how important it is that all levels of leadership reflect the same care and support. Feedback like yours helps us stay accountable to that standard, and we take it seriously. Thank you again for your contributions during your time with Waffle House. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, medical & dental, vacation, stock and employee benefits programs.

Cons

Working on the holidays can sometimes be challenging.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re proud to hear that you view Waffle House as America’s Place to Work, and we’re especially grateful for the leadership and dedication you bring to your role as a District Manager. It’s encouraging to know that our pay, benefits, and stock programs are making a positive impact. We also recognize that working on holidays can be challenging. Our doors stay open 365 days a year because of Associates like you who go above and beyond to serve our Customers, and we’re deeply thankful for that commitment. Thank you again for being a valued member of the team! Your feedback helps us grow.
3.0
May 25, 2025

Overworked and underpaid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Semi-flexible schedule and good people

Cons

All holidays you must work the whole day and miss family time. Pay is sub par for what is expected

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your 20 years of dedicated service to Waffle House. Your long-term commitment and leadership as a Division Manager are deeply appreciated, and we’re glad to hear that you value the people you work with and the flexibility we strive to offer. We also hear your concerns clearly. The holiday demands and expectations placed on our leadership are real challenges, and we understand the impact they can have on work-life balance and personal time with family. We also acknowledge your feedback on compensation and expectations. These are areas we continue to review as we work to support and retain our experienced leaders. If you'd like to leave more details, please visit https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Your voice matters, and your insight helps guide how we improve. Thank you again for all you do for your team and our Customers every day.
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