A little iffy on the money promise - Unit Manager Trainee Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
18 July 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Holidays are 7, 7, 10 after 6 months of employment, stock options sound amazing, can be promoted within a year if you meet sales effectively. Trainees only, are paid weekly by direct deposit

Cons

Extremely hardwork, a store is not guaranteed after training is complete, If you are willing to move whenever and wherever a store is available, then you could have a unit sooner. All trainees are paid different wages (hourly). They guarantee $40,000 at least, including bonuses, but that can only be met if you have a store. Right now I am being paid no more than 11.00/hr. Since they are a debt-free company, most things are done cheaply to maintain that i.e. still have dial-up, employees are paid by cash and management direct deposit

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Cons

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3.0
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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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