Great opportunities in a fun environment but be prepared to work long hours, all holidays, and even seven days straight! - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
14 July 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Salary pay base plus commissions Fun atmosphere 24 days of vacation Paid based upon performance as far as sales, retention, managing operational costs, recruiting, etc.

Cons

Have to work every holiday On-call 24/7 since restaurant is a 24 hour operation Have to report back to work every weekend for night shift change Potential of working possible doubles or even triples if you can't find a replacement cook

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5.0
8 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great culture and fun people to work with

Cons

Very busy days at work

3.0
15 June 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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