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 256 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 157 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 104 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 93 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 240 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 178 reviews)); "The managers have their picks of who they want to give hours to and the good shifts to." ((in 125 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 97 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 76 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

4.0

Jan 30, 2025

Currently employed by

Division manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work is not hard. Once you've got it, you've got it.

Cons

You'll will work all holidays

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Division Manager! We appreciate your dedication and the many years you’ve spent helping make our Associates and operations successful. We understand that working holidays can be a challenge, and we truly appreciate the commitment our leadership teams show in keeping our restaurants running for our customers during those times. Thank you again for your hard work and leadership. We’re grateful to have you on the team!

5.0

Jan 29, 2025

Great compensation, benefits, stock, and Advancement

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are willing to go above and beyond, advancement highly likely. If I stay with the company for more than 10 years, my stock will possibly allow me to retire early. I do not have to answer the phone on my days off. I make good money. My team respects me. I just became selectable for district.

Cons

I do have to be accessible by phone most nights, except for my days off.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you value the compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities we offer. Your dedication and leadership are what make our teams successful, and we’re excited to hear that you’ve been selected for becoming a District Manager! We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication on advancement. Providing clear and transparent career growth opportunities is important to us, and we will continue working to improve the way we support and guide our team members in their professional development. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to Waffle House. We look forward to seeing your continued success with us!

1.0

Jan 28, 2025

Too much for lower pay than others

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stock Meeting those in the community

Cons

They expect so much out of you with no support. Upline talk ls down to you if you aren't perfect, you must show up and work sick sick. Meetings pretty much every week. Late nights, no free time, if it isn't a vacatio or scheduled day off you can't get off for anything, so you will miss so many things. Work all holidays and won't get much sleep.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the stock benefits and the connections you made within the community. We also understand your concerns about workload, scheduling, and support. Leadership plays a crucial role in team morale, and your insights highlight areas where we can improve to better support our managers and employees. If you'd like to leave more detail, don't hesitate to visit us at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We’ll take your advice into consideration as we continue striving to create a better work environment. We appreciate your dedication and hard work. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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