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

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 4,102 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).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

2.0

Mar 9, 2025

Attractive benefits but terrible management.

Restaurant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Cheap healthcare. - Good salary. - Paid Vacation. - Good work/life balance.

Cons

- Discriminative management. - Retaliation. - Inaccurate and dishonest management of expectations. - Travel required.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value your insights and are grateful for the time you spent with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the benefits such as healthcare, salary, and work/life balance. We take concerns like discrimination, retaliation, and unfair treatment very seriously. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all Associates. If you ever wish to discuss your experience further or have additional thoughts, please feel free to reach out through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Your feedback plays a critical role in shaping our culture, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements. Thank you for your service and contributions during your time with us.

5.0

Mar 8, 2025

fun

Salesperson

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast and fun, always have a different day

Cons

can be short staffed sometimes

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying working with us! We understand that being short-staffed can sometimes create challenges, and we’re continuously working to improve staffing levels and efficiency to ensure our teams have the support they need. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your commitment to providing great service. Thank you for being a part of the team!

3.0

Mar 6, 2025

Na

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chill work environment ability to promote from within , family oriented

Cons

Management training is lacking in certain departments

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are committed to continuously improving our training programs across all departments to ensure that all of our Associates, including those in management roles, are fully equipped to succeed. Your insight is valuable to us, and we’ll make sure to keep this in mind as we work on enhancing our training initiatives. Thank you for your hard work and for being part of our team!

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