Oh My Gosh ! - Grill Operator Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
Dec 21, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It's a hobby ! Not a job .

Cons

Grill Operators bonuses taken away the week before Christmas ! (Manager states that , "Food cost is too high")! Because all salespeople are new and don't know the prices to charge, or think that they will get a bigger tip by giving the food away, money is taken out of the pockets of their grill operators ! After cooking $100 & $150 over goal every day last week and having no compensation over minimum wage, this is so shameful !! While "slamming" on the grill, we don't have time to audit every ticket & when asked to see or sign salesperson's ticket, they are just not going to give it to you !!!!!

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Cons

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Pros

Solid pay for the industry Okay benefits Employee stock purchase plan Pretty consistent hours The actual work is difficult, but fun after you get good at it. Upward momentum is difficult, but the pay scales very well if you work your way up into management. Prepare for intense work if you do though.

Cons

They hire everyone, and your team will make or break your experience. Genuine safety concerns on 3rd shift. You need to be prepared for people to act out. Senior management only have operation management skills. They are not good "people" managers at all. Only "number" managers.

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