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. 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 (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 103 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 102 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 241 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 173 reviews)); "No managers on third shift at waffle house EVER!" ((in 117 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 95 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 76 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

57% would recommend to a friend

(4,105 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

77% approve of CEO

59% 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

Mar 28, 2025

Ok for what it was

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty straightforward, meeting new people everyday was fun

Cons

The way people talked to you and the management sucked. No organization whatsoever. Money was missing from my paycheck constantly at the end of my time working with these people.

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the simplicity of the job and the opportunity to meet new people every day. Building connections with Customers is a big part of what makes Waffle House special, and we appreciate your contributions during your time with us. We're sorry to hear about the concerns you faced regarding management, organization, and payroll issues. We strive to create a structured and supportive environment for all of our Associates, and missing paychecks should never be part of anyone’s experience. We take feedback like this seriously and encourage you to reach out so we can address these concerns further. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Your insights help us continue improving for our current and future team members. We appreciate your hard work and wish you success in your future endeavors.

3.0

Mar 26, 2025

Okay place to work

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and some good quality workers

Cons

Higher management don't support their managers and they like to take control of the unit versus letting the managers have full control like they should

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for review. We’re glad to hear that you found the pay fair and worked alongside great team members. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding management support and decision-making. Leadership and trust are essential in creating a strong work environment, and we value your perspective on this. If you have any additional insights or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out through our contact form at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We appreciate your time with the company and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Mar 26, 2025

Decent money

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a Good money making job

Cons

There was a bunch of Miscommunication

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! Communication is key to a smooth work environment, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We’re always looking for ways to improve and create a better experience for our Associates. Thank you for your time with us. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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