Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,228 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 261 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 161 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 104 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 96 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 64 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 241 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 175 reviews)); "It is all about outdoing other managers, which is good, but it tends to be arrogant and boastful." ((in 124 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 77 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

(4,102 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 4,102 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

2.0

Mar 19, 2025

Decent Pay but Poor work like balance

Anyonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good pay - 3; 6 day paid vacations (vacations start on your normal 2 days off and end on your next normal 2 days off so you get 6 days of working days off) - stock options -health insurance - room for advancement - promote within the company - great training program for managers - great co-workers - good development

Cons

- 65+ hour work weeks - no control over your own schedule - solo cooking everyday - poor communication - poor staffing - no sick days and not allowed to call out - long driving distances sometimes - having to do shift changes on the busiest nights so you lose a lot of time for yourself - lose time with family and friends

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate the dedication and hard work you put into your role. It’s great to hear that you found value in the pay, benefits, stock options, and career growth opportunities, as well as the supportive training program and team environment. We also recognize the concerns you raised regarding long hours, shift transitions, and the impact on work-life balance. We understand that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life is important, and we are continually working to improve scheduling and staffing efficiency to better support our Associates. Your feedback regarding shift changes and their timing is particularly valuable, and we will take it into consideration as we look for ways to enhance our operations. Thank you again for your time with us and for your honest feedback as it helps us grow and improve. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

Mar 19, 2025

Say goodbye to life outside the “Yellow Sign”

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly Pay Bonuses Flexible schedule

Cons

The more responsibility the less of a personal life you have. Managers and their “favorites” Upper management have EXTREMELY HORRIBLE communication skills towards their subordinates; while trying to pass down a message.

3.0

Mar 19, 2025

Server

Sales person

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Varies in shift Cash tips nightly Card tips on paycheck

Cons

Card tips on weekly paycheck

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you found flexibility in your shifts and appreciated the nightly cash tips, as well as the convenience of card tips on your paycheck. If you have any additional feedback, feel free to reach out through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate your time with us!

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Decent Pay but Poor work like balance

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