I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Waffle House (Winston-Salem, NC) in Apr 2013
Interview
Recruiters drive the process for the most part; they will be your main point of contact as you go through three interviews: the recruiter, a division manager, and the area/region manager. You also have to take a personality test with the recruiter present, so that's typically an extra meeting. Because of all of the interviews/meetings, the process can be a little lengthy - mine took about 2 months. Most of the interview process is in the unit. If they like you, you have to complete an "In Unit", which means you work one weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) to get a hands-on taste of what working for WH is like; it's a paid experience, and allows you the opportunity to say "yes" or "no", "this is/isn't for me".
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about work history and how it would help prepare for a management role.
I applied online. I interviewed at Waffle House (Grayson, GA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Initial application was met with a recruiter who went over the job description and talked about my credentials. I then had an interview person interview with 2 division managers (location I applied for was already filled but they still wanted me to interview as I was open to traveling outside of my city). Had to take the management assessment After that, another in person interview with the area manger. Was asked to come in that weekend for the 2 day In Unit the same day of my interview with the area manager. During the in unit shifts, you really get an understanding of how Waffle House operates! HR manager followed up that Monday and explained the steps to the contingent offer (background and drug test) and a formal offer comes next.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose Waffle House.
Tell me what great customer service means to you.
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer
Area manager interview is a lot more in depth.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Waffle House (Vestavia Hills, AL) in Oct 2023
Interview
I found that the interview was an extremely pleasant process. Once it got going, from what I can tell, it’s going to end up being an incredible experience. I still am going this weekend to do the two days of essentially seeing if the job is something that I’ll want to continue forward with the company. I also have to submit to a hair follicle test and background check. None of these will be an issue so I’m not worried about it. I have not received an offer yet. However, that will be what we discussed after these two days. It did not give me the option to add that as an answer to the below question. I’m hopeful that things will go quite well, and I’ll be a great fit with the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Several situational/event questions and resolutions.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Waffle House (Charleston, SC) in July 2023
Interview
Have to do a two day in house training on Friday and Saturday which is the most busiest days. Fill out a pre-employment application and do a hair follicle drug test.