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
2.0
May 8, 2025

Would not suggest

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Waffles count as employee meals that are taken out of your check every week.

Cons

The hours, the pay, management turning a blind eye to obvious problems.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and understand that the demands of the role, including long hours and fast-paced environments, can be challenging. We're continuously working to improve conditions for our Associates by reviewing scheduling practices, compensation, and enhancing support from our management teams. We take concerns seriously and encourage current and former Associates to share specific feedback directly with us at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact, so we can better understand and address areas where we can grow. Thank you again for your time with us. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
May 7, 2025

Grill Operator

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This job is highly flexible and pays well compared to other chain restaurants.

Cons

Can improve it's training system

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you've found the flexibility and pay at Waffle House to be strong positives. Your feedback about improving the training system is valuable, and we’re always looking for ways to better support our Associates from day one. Thank you for continuing to be part of the team. We’re here to support you throughout your career!
4.0
May 6, 2025

Thirty Years

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Easy quick money Any time shifts Easy to learn

Cons

Drama Pay in certain states too low

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your remarkable dedication to Waffle House over 30 years! We're pleased to hear that you found the job to be a good source of income with flexible shifts and an easy learning curve. Your feedback about management being too focused on trying to be everyone's friend is a helpful perspective, and we’ll work on ensuring that leadership is both supportive and fair while maintaining a healthy team dynamic. Thank you again for your decades of service. Your experience and feedback are invaluable to us, and we appreciate all you've done as part of the Waffle House team. We wish you the best moving forward!
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