Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,232 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Waffle House to a friend and 59% 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 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waffle House?

57% 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 (285) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (134) , Waitress (122) , Cook (99) , 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?

"Good money and good peopl" ((in 259 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 158 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 104 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 99 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 65 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 245 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "No managers on third shift at waffle house EVER!" ((in 120 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 96 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 79 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 , Fayetteville , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis

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

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 4,106 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Dec 31, 2024

I love it, but

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is amazing, bonuses based on shift sales, buy stocks, corporate is very good and attentive

Cons

Very stressful, many people won't listen to you and it just leads to not being motivated as much as I should be, and most managers are just looking out for themselves rather than what you need or have going on.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciate the pay, performance-based bonuses, stock opportunities, and support from corporate. We also hear your concerns about stress, uneven workload distribution, and the impact on motivation. Your advice about recognizing and supporting hardworking employees while ensuring accountability across shifts is incredibly valuable. Creating a balanced and motivating environment is a priority, and your feedback helps us continue to improve. Thank you for being a vital part of the Waffle House team. It’s clear you’ve put in a lot of effort and care into your role, and we’re grateful for your contributions!

3.0

Dec 29, 2024

It is what you make of it

Grill operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to move up within, somewhat flexible scheduling, laid back atmosphere, weekly pay

Cons

Stressful at times, holidays mandatory, lack of professionalism at some locations

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a valued member of the Waffle House team. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling. We understand that certain aspects, like mandatory holiday shifts and occasional stress, can be challenging. Your comments about professionalism at some locations are noted, and we remain committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment across all restaurants. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Your insights help us continue to improve and grow as a team.

4.0

Dec 26, 2024

Waffle House

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly workers, easy going environment

Cons

Rude customers, high stress when busy

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience during your time with Waffle House. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the friendly coworkers and the easygoing environment. We also recognize that dealing with challenging customers and managing high-stress periods can be tough. Your feedback helps us continue to look for ways to support our team during busy times and improve the overall work environment. Thank you for your contributions to Waffle House. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

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