Waffle House reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(4,106 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

77% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,106 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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4K reviews
3.0
Feb 2, 2025

Decent Entry Job, Good Promotions

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, fun, decent pay, food during shifts

Cons

Unsafe, very sketchy at times, shady coworkers

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your review. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the flexibility, pay, and work environment. We take concerns about safety very seriously. Every Associate deserves to work in a secure and respectful environment. If you ever feel unsafe or notice issues that need to be addressed, we strongly encourage you to report them to your management team or on our website at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We are committed to ensuring that our restaurants provide a safe and professional workplace for all team members. Additionally, we recognize the importance of strong hiring practices to build a team culture based on respect, accountability, and teamwork. Your feedback helps us as we continue to improve our processes. Thank you for being a valued part of our team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to management with any concerns.
1.0
Jan 30, 2025

Fight club

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a fight club for cooks

Cons

sometimes you need to actually cook

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. We take workplace safety and professionalism very seriously. Waffle House is committed to maintaining a respectful and secure environment for all Associates and Customers. If there were any instances of conflict or concerns about safety during your time with us, we encourage all Associates, past and present, to report such matters to https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact, so they can be properly addressed. Our goal is to foster a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can succeed. We value your time with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
Jan 30, 2025

Currently employed by

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

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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!
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