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
4.0
Dec 23, 2024

Pay is fair. Hours not bad.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They probably pay the most for a job of this caliber. Work hard and they will give you what you ask for.

Cons

They want you to work every holiday and natural disaster. Poor quality employess are rarely held accountable.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear that you find the pay fair and appreciate the opportunities provided for hard work and growth within the company. We recognize the challenges you’ve highlighted, particularly regarding holiday scheduling and accountability. Your feedback is valuable and helps us identify areas where we can improve. Ensuring clear and effective communication within our management structure is crucial, and your suggestion about reinforcing the unit manager's role is well noted. Thank you for your hard work and dedication under the yellow sign!
3.0
Dec 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Manager Stock options, opportunities to learn new skills, business management, P&L interpretation and forecasting, National opportunities, mentorship

Cons

Hard 6 day work schedule, Physical and mental stress, open 24/7 (as are you), Effective Leadership varies geographically

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and for your dedication during your time with Waffle House. We’re thrilled to hear that you valued the stock options, skill-building opportunities, and mentorship available within our management track. Supporting our team’s growth and professional development is something we prioritize. We also understand the challenges, such as the demanding schedule and the physical and mental stress that can come with this role. Your suggestion for providing more hands-on coaching and fostering a supportive environment for our unit managers is invaluable, and we’ll continue working to ensure our leadership culture reflects these goals. If you have any more suggestions, please visit https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you again for your hard work and contributions. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
2.0
Dec 21, 2024

Okay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

hourly pay. easy hire. good food

Cons

long hours, micromanagement, toxic co-workers, low pay

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with long hours, management style, and coworker dynamics. We take this feedback seriously and continuously strive to improve our workplace environment to ensure a positive experience for all team members. If you'd like to leave more detail, please visit https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Your contributions during your time with us are truly appreciated, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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