Question 1

Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,226 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.

Question 2

Does Waffle House pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Waffle House?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waffle House?

Accepted Answer

Server (479), Unit Manager (388), Server/Waiter (284), Salesperson (224), Grill Operator (168), Server/Waitress (163), District Manager (134), Waitress (122), Cook (98), Line Cook (84), Sales Associate (82), Manager (77), Master Grill Operator (72), Sales Person (56), Rockstar Grill Operator (53)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"You can make good money through the tips and it becomes easier the longer you work and learn" ((in 249 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 165 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 100 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 98 reviews)); "I had a steady work schedule with the same shifts and days every week and worked with a lot of good coworkers." ((in 67 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Poor management the deduct money from ur check u make 2.15 a hr as a server in some places" ((in 250 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 182 reviews)); "It is all about outdoing other managers, which is good, but it tends to be arrogant and boastful." ((in 125 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 96 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 78 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Waffle House layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Waffle House locations?

Accepted Answer

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, Columbus, Charleston, Marietta, Columbus, Saint Louis, Fayetteville

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