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

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).

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4K reviews
4.0
Nov 10, 2025

Waffle house

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You do a lot, this job taught me a bunch

Cons

Same stuff every day, can get boring

1.0
Nov 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is possible that your coworkers are okay.

Cons

Management is filled with out of touch idiots. Many more bad managers than good ones. Senior leadership is incentivized to retain poor managers to keep retention bonus.

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We appreciate your years of service and the insights you’ve provided about your experience in management. We’re sorry to hear your concerns about communication and leadership. At Waffle House, we strive to build a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement at every level of the organization. Your feedback is valuable, and we will ensure it is shared with the appropriate leadership teams for review. Thank you for your contributions and for helping us serve our Customers and Associates better.
3.0
Nov 6, 2025

Waffle House former manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great vacations/ days off are sacred

Cons

Very long hours and staffing is hard

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your years of service as a Unit Manager! We’re glad to hear you appreciated the time off and vacation structure designed to support work-life balance. We also understand the challenges that can come with long hours and staffing, and we continue to evaluate ways to support our management teams in maintaining healthy schedules and strong staffing levels. We appreciate your leadership and the impact you made during your time with us!
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