Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,235 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% 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 (390) , Server/Waiter (285) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (135) , Waitress (122) , Cook (99) , Line Cook (84) , Sales Associate (82) , Manager (77) , Master Grill Operator (72) , Sales Person (56) , Rockstar Grill Operator (54)

What are the pros of working at Waffle House according to real employee reviews?

"Good money and good peopl" ((in 273 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 166 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 101 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 100 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 61 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 242 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 169 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 123 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 97 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 77 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 , Columbus , Pensacola , Savannah , Fayetteville , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis

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

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 4,109 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Nov 20, 2024

Personal Opinion

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have good benefits that you can take advantage of.

Cons

The work hours are extremely hectic, and time consuming.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your dedication to Waffle House over the past several years. We’re glad to hear that you find value in the benefits we offer, as we aim to provide meaningful support to all our team members. We also recognize the challenges that come with the demanding hours of a leadership role like a District Manager. Balancing these responsibilities with personal time is no easy task, and we are continuously working to find ways to make workloads more manageable for our team. Thank you again for your hard work and leadership. Your advice is appreciated, and your commitment plays a significant role in the success of our team and the satisfaction of our customers.

3.0

Nov 19, 2024

A lot of work for not much pay

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, coworkers and bosses are usually awesome to work with

Cons

Working holidays, slow days feel like a waste of time

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a valued part of the Waffle House team. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the flexibility of the schedule and enjoy working with your coworkers and management team. We understand that working holidays and experiencing slow days can be challenging. As a service-focused business, we aim to balance customer needs with team member satisfaction, and we’re always exploring ways to improve this balance. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to serving our customers. We value everything you do to make Waffle House a great place for both our customers and your fellow team members!

1.0

Nov 18, 2024

Ccok for customer

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay is the only pro

Cons

Everything else is a con

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Your feedback is important, and we’d like to better understand the challenges you’ve encountered. Our goal is to create a supportive and rewarding environment for all team members, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. We encourage you to share more specific details or suggestions with us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact, so we can address your concerns and work toward a better experience for you and your fellow team members. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to serving our customers!

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