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      Waffle House

      Engaged Employer

      Waffle House reviews

      3.4

      55% would recommend to a friend

      (4,103 total reviews)

      Walt Ehmer

      75% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,103 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).

      Reviews by job title

      4K reviews
      4.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Sales associate

      Saes associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good tips, good management, love my customers

      Cons

      Hourly pay, no incentives, management usually has there picks or favorites and if your not one of them you don't get opportunity for advancement

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      Waffle House Response
      8mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoy serving your Customers and working with supportive management. We appreciate your comments regarding advancement opportunities and recognition for hard work. We are committed to fostering growth for all Associates and will share your feedback with the appropriate leadership teams for consideration. Thank you for your continued dedication and service!
      1.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Lack of respect

      Manager in training
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Money was decent, and that's it.

      Cons

      Mainly the upper management was the biggest issue.

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      Waffle House Response
      7mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your honesty regarding your experience with management. We take concerns about respect, work-life balance, and leadership seriously. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment for all Associates, and your feedback will be shared with the appropriate leadership teams to help inform improvements. Additionally, we encourage you to provide additional details about your experience at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate your dedication to serving our Customers during your time with us.
      5.0
      Oct 13, 2025

      Great job

      Grill operator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employee meals a lot of down town on slow shifts great customer interaction ability to make tips as cooks

      Cons

      Fast paced overnight shift you may see fights drunks can be annoying

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      Waffle House Response
      7mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication as a Grill Operator! We understand that overnight shifts can be fast-paced and occasionally challenging. Please know that the safety of our Associates and Customers is a top priority, and we take it very seriously. We appreciate the professionalism and focus our team members bring every day to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. If you’d like to share additional feedback or suggestions about your experience, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We look forward to supporting you in your career!
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