Pays ok but needs to promote from with in - Server Waffle House Employee Review

4.0
13 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent money if you are a server

Cons

Some people are with the company over 15 years. They will let them run the store on management days off and vacation but won't promote from within

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Waffle House Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of service with Waffle House! We understand how important growth and advancement opportunities are, especially for long-tenured Associates. Promoting from within has always been a priority for us, and we take feedback like yours seriously as we continue working to strengthen our development and selection processes across all restaurants. If you would like to discuss your experience further or share additional details, please reach out to us directly at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact. We look forward to further supporting you throughout your career!

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Cons

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3.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Solid pay for the industry Okay benefits Employee stock purchase plan Pretty consistent hours The actual work is difficult, but fun after you get good at it. Upward momentum is difficult, but the pay scales very well if you work your way up into management. Prepare for intense work if you do though.

Cons

They hire everyone, and your team will make or break your experience. Genuine safety concerns on 3rd shift. You need to be prepared for people to act out. Senior management only have operation management skills. They are not good "people" managers at all. Only "number" managers.

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