Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,231 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Waffle House to a friend and 57% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waffle House?

55% 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 (389) , Server/Waiter (285) , Salesperson (224) , Grill Operator (168) , Server/Waitress (163) , District Manager (134) , Waitress (122) , Cook (99) , Line Cook (84) , Sales Associate (82) , Manager (77) , Master Grill Operator (72) , Sales Person (56) , Rockstar Grill Operator (53)

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

"Good money and very organized" ((in 252 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 161 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 107 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 92 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 63 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 243 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 178 reviews)); "The managers have their picks of who they want to give hours to and the good shifts to." ((in 119 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 100 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 , Pensacola , Savannah , Fayetteville , Columbus , Charleston , Marietta , Columbus , Saint Louis

Waffle House reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(4,105 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,105 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

Jul 26, 2025

Grinding

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fresh food, fast, and convenient! Clean restrooms.

Cons

Staff members often use inappropriate language in front of guests, which is unprofessional behavior. This issue should be addressed in the employee handbook, with clear rules prohibiting the use of offensive language. Additionally, it’s important to note that each Warehouse (WH) has an assigned unit manager, but only a small percentage hold their staff accountable for their actions. Many warehouses are outdated and in need of renovations; however, since these updates would impact costs and potentially bonuses, they are unlikely to happen unless there is a significant decrease in performance incentives. This could lead to a drop of $10,000 to $20,000 in base pay, given that employees have the potential to earn between $60,000 and $114,000 annually, including bonuses..

Waffle House Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and for your continued commitment as a Unit Manager. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding accountability and professionalism in the restaurants. Holding all Associates to high standards, especially in how we present ourselves to our Customers, is critical to maintaining the integrity of the Waffle House brand. Your comments about the impact of facilities upkeep and compensation structures are noted and will be shared with the appropriate teams. Thank you for all you do to serve your team and your Customers every day!

3.0

Jul 25, 2025

Hard job

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is enough to keep you

Cons

Work life balance is hard

Waffle House Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your time and leadership during your years as a District Manager. We understand the demands of the role can be intense, and we appreciate your dedication in navigating those challenges. Your feedback on work-life balance and staffing is valuable, and we recognize the importance of supporting our leaders with the resources they need to succeed. Thank you again for your service under the yellow sign. We wish you success in all your future endeavors.

3.0

Jul 25, 2025

Great for people without kids

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is competitive, I earn bonuses based on how profitable the store is run is

Cons

Work Life Balance, if you have a family and want to spend all the time with them this is not the job for you. You are in the store most of the day light hours and schedule is not very flexible for family events so you can go.

Waffle House Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Unit Manager. We’re glad to hear you found the compensation and bonus structure rewarding. We know how much effort it takes to run a profitable unit. We also recognize that the demands of the role. Your feedback helps us continue to evaluate how we can better support our leaders both professionally and personally. We appreciate your contributions and wish you the best in your next chapter!

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