Waffle House reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(4,106 total reviews)

Walt Ehmer

77% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Waffle House has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,106 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
5.0
Feb 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great earning potential, ability to run your own store from the ground up

Cons

Long hours, on call most of the time

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your time and dedication as a Unit Manager! We’re glad to hear that you valued the earning potential and the opportunity to take ownership of running a store. Our goal is to empower our team members to develop strong leadership and business skills. We understand that the role can come with long hours and the demands of being on call. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your commitment to making Waffle House a great place for both Associates and Customers. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
4.0
Feb 27, 2025

Great Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

met lots of great people.

Cons

management conflicts and scheduling conflicts

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and years of dedication to Waffle House! We’re glad to hear that you had the opportunity to meet great people while working with us. Building strong connections with both our team and Customers is a key part of what makes Waffle House special. We understand that management and scheduling challenges can arise, and we appreciate your honest feedback. If you’d like to share more details about this, please feel free to reach out at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Thank you for your time with us and we wish you the best in your future endeavors!
5.0
Feb 27, 2025

Love it!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job Security, Hours, Kind Upper-Management, Sense of Community, Good Benefits, Fun Work

Cons

Very High-Stress environment, Can get Hectic, Occasionally Poor Lower Management (depends on store), Gossip

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Waffle House Response
1y
Thank you for your wonderful review and for being a valued part of our team! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the job security, supportive management, and the community at Waffle House. Creating a positive and fun work environment is something we always strive for. We understand that the fast-paced nature of our restaurants can be stressful at times. We appreciate your feedback regarding policy enforcement and management consistency, and we'll use your insights to improve in the future. We look forward to your continued growth within the company!
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