Waffle House reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(4,109 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 4,109 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
5.0
Nov 30, 2024

Good job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

Long hours overnight shift crazy

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed working with everyone at Waffle House and had a positive experience overall. We also understand that the long overnight shifts can be challenging, and we appreciate your dedication during those hours. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors!
3.0
Nov 26, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is fantastic, and you make monthly bonuses

Cons

No home life, on call 24/7, must cover shifts that can’t be covered

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand that the demanding nature of the role, especially being on call and covering shifts, can make work-life balance challenging. Your feedback is important and helps us identify areas where we can improve support for our managers. If you have any additional suggestions or insights you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you again for your hard work and dedication during your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
Nov 25, 2024

Very demanding

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Once trained to work at one waffle house, you'll be able to work in any waffle house across the country.

Cons

Very demanding, poor work/life balance.

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for your incredible commitment to Waffle House over the past two decades! We understand that the demands of the role, along with challenges in work-life balance, can take a toll. Your concerns about how managers are treated and the turnover of both veteran and new managers are very important to us. Retaining experienced leaders like yourself is crucial to our success, and we recognize the need to remain competitive and supportive in every aspect, including compensation, benefits, and overall culture. Your input will help us work toward meaningful changes. Thank you for all that you do to make Waffle House a welcoming place for our team and customers! Your dedication is truly appreciated.
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