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      Waffle House

      Engaged Employer

      Waffle House reviews

      3.4

      55% would recommend to a friend

      (4,102 total reviews)

      Walt Ehmer

      75% approve of CEO

      57% 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 4,102 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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      4K reviews
      2.0
      Jan 22, 2026

      Overworked

      Unit manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good employees, full control of store

      Cons

      You have to work the shift if you can’t find coverage, at a 24/7 where I was already working like 10hr days it takes a toll on you. If there is a cash register shortage they take it from your paycheck!

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      Waffle House Response
      5mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for the time you spent as a Unit Manager. Managing a 24/7 operation can be demanding, and expectations around coverage and accountability are an important part of the role. Feedback like yours helps highlight where the workload can feel especially challenging and where additional support or clarity could make a difference. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you’d like to provide additional details so your feedback can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team, we encourage you to reach out through our contact form at www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
      2.0
      Jan 21, 2026

      Na

      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people are nice too work with

      Cons

      If you’re not used to working 55 hour work weeks as requirement to meet your pay rate then don’t do it

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      Waffle House Response
      5mo
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your direct feedback and your leadership as a Manager. Being clear and transparent about expectations during the interview process is critical so candidates can make informed decisions. We will take this information and pass it to the appropriate teams for review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to supporting you throughout your career.
      2.0
      Jan 21, 2026

      Not Great

      Cook
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Friendly Face with good customers and time management.

      Cons

      Low pay for work needed. Had to run three whole stations before making it to 14.50.

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      Waffle House Response
      5mo
      Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you had positive interactions with Customers and were able to build strong time-management skills during your time with us. Clear training, fair staffing, and balanced responsibilities are essential in a fast-paced environment, and feedback like yours helps highlight where improvements can be made. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you’d like to provide additional details, we encourage you to reach out through our contact form so it can be reviewed by the appropriate leadership team at www.wafflehouse.com/contact.
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