Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,227 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 (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 249 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 165 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 100 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 98 reviews)); "I had a steady work schedule with the same shifts and days every week and worked with a lot of good coworkers." ((in 67 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 250 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 182 reviews)); "It is all about outdoing other managers, which is good, but it tends to be arrogant and boastful." ((in 125 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 78 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

(4,101 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 4,101 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

1.0

May 16, 2025

Don’t

Unit training manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff are very friendly but some might threaten you. Manager has a condition that causes her to throw up in the back office every so often and burps in your face.

Cons

Long working hours, pay is not what is advertised and fully depends on location business to be able to meet bonuses. Upline is non responsive and lies to be able to get people in the door.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re deeply concerned by the issues you described. At Waffle House, we are committed to maintaining a respectful, professional, and safe workplace for all Associates. We take reports of unprofessional behavior seriously and encourage former Associates to reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact so we can better understand and appropriately address these concerns. We understand that the demands of leadership roles can be significant, and we’re continually working to improve transparency, support from leadership, and compensation structures to better serve our teams. Thank you again for your feedback and the time you spent with us. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

May 14, 2025

Good

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money,flexible,meet nice people,same schedule

Cons

Some slow days and rude customers

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear you found the work rewarding, especially the flexible scheduling, consistent shifts, and positive connections with Customers and fellow team members. We understand that every day brings its own challenges, including slower shifts and the occasional difficult Customer. Your advice about focusing on what Associates are doing is appreciated, and we’re always working to support and recognize the hard work of our teams. Thank you again for your contributions during your time with us!

5.0

May 11, 2025

Americas Place to Work

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, quarterly bonuses, insurance

Cons

Often drama among staff and unreliable employees

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for 20 years of dedicated service to Waffle House! We’re glad to hear you found value in the pay, bonuses, and benefits, and we’re especially grateful for your long-term commitment to serving our Customers. We also appreciate your honest feedback about team dynamics. While we’re proud of the strong bonds many of our teams build, we know there’s always room for growth when it comes to communication and accountability in the workplace. Your insight helps us continue working toward that. Thank you again for everything you contributed during your time with us. We wish you all the best and hope you’ll always feel part of the Waffle House story.

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