Good pay on overnight shifts, but tough environment - Server/Waiter Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Made lots of money on overnight shifts Fast paced Coworkers are like family because we go through heck together Stock opportunities for employees

Cons

Will work you to the bone and walk all over you if you let them Run through unit managers like trash bags Automatically take $3.50 out of your paycheck for meals whether you eat them or not

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5.0
Apr 8, 2026
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Pros

Great culture and fun people to work with

Cons

Very busy days at work

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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