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?

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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

4.0

Mar 4, 2025

Treated me well

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Set schedule, always know what to expect

Cons

A lot of cleaning and slow days

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your review! We’re happy to hear that you appreciated the set schedule and consistency while working with us. We truly appreciate the hard work and dedication our Associates put in every day. We value your feedback regarding bonuses and incentives and will be sure to pass it along. If you’d like to share any additional thoughts, please reach out to us through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

2.0

Mar 4, 2025

Not the best.

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It gets your foot in the door.

Cons

Location affects tips and tips are everything.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that working with us helped you gain experience in the industry. We understand that tips can vary based on location, and we truly appreciate the hard work and dedication our Servers put in every day. If you have any additional feedback or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact.

2.0

Mar 4, 2025

Anonymous

Salesperson

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Daily tips and free food options are available every day.

Cons

Rude customers and low pay.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your candid feedback. We understand that dealing with Customers can sometimes be challenging, and we truly appreciate the hard work and dedication you put in during your time with us. Waffle House is always working to create a positive and supportive environment for our Associates. If you ever have any additional feedback or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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