Is Waffle House a good company to work for?

Waffle House has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,232 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 good peopl" ((in 266 reviews)); "pay is ok and people are great" ((in 155 reviews)); "Free food and quite on slow days" ((in 105 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 93 reviews)); "so is the people watching and my coworkers are great" ((in 66 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 239 reviews)); "Long hours and physically demanding" ((in 175 reviews)); "Manager could be an annoyance some of the time as she was rude" ((in 117 reviews)); "No work life balance it begins to be a task to handle other duties or personal events" ((in 97 reviews)); "Horrible Upper management in my district" ((in 81 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

(4,106 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 4,106 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).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Feb 22, 2025

My Walk

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money and easy job

Cons

Hours are very limted to work as in shifts

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you found the job enjoyable and that it provided great earning potential. We understand that shift availability can sometimes be a challenge, and we continuously work to ensure scheduling is as fair and flexible as possible for our Associates. We appreciate your time with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors!

1.0

Feb 19, 2025

Wrong color

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can eat as long as u working

Cons

Too many people working on one shift to be able to make any money. And unclean cooks

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to the standard we strive for. We take cleanliness and teamwork seriously, and it’s concerning to hear about issues with the work environment and favoritism. We encourage you to leave additional details at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. Your feedback will be taken seriously, and we’ll work to address these concerns to ensure all Associates are treated fairly and work in a clean, supportive environment. Thank you for your time with us, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Feb 19, 2025

Waffle House Manger

Unit manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

21 days vacation 401k Work life balance

Cons

6 day work week Staffing

Waffle House Response

1y

Thank you for your dedication and leadership as a Unit Manager. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the benefits, work-life balance, and vacation time. Building a strong, supportive team is essential to running a successful unit, and we appreciate your insight on the importance of trust and teamwork. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate everything you do to keep your unit running smoothly. Thanks again for being a vital part of the team!

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