Management Trainee - Unit Manager Trainee Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
8 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good training program. Decent pay for management trainees. Free food. Room for advancement.

Cons

"Old boys club" mindset in relation to advancements. Sketchy business models; poor upper management; forceful approach to getting results from managers; poor pay for managers if they do not meet their bonuses (even if forces are seriously out of their control); unacceptable and completely poor business model and standards for managers. Managers and trainees are completely overworked, with long and cumbersome hours with very little reward. Bonus program is not stable for high-achieving managers--results with eventually level off for manager, but the higher ups will still get their payout. This is a workplace where you WILL get stuck unless you compromise personal integrity and value.

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5.0
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Pros

Fun place to work, work mostly mornings

Cons

Might have to work “surprise” night shifts, call outs

3.0
15 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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