Salary is NOT Commensurate with the work - Unit Manager Trainee Waffle House Employee Review

2.0
Mar 4, 2014
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Pros

At Waffle House you meet some really great people, both customers and staff members. Also, you work closely with your team so it allows for building of relationships in a trust driven environment. You get paid weekly; at least until you become a 'certified' Unit Manager, at which time you will be paid Bi-Weekly.

Cons

The hours as a Unit Manager and Unit Manager Trainee are tough. It is a lot of work upfront and your initial investment will be into the company, not the other way around. If you are looking for extensive training when you first come through the door you will get it, but at your own pace and desire to learn. Unit Managers and 'Most' cooks and servers are REQUIRED to work on Holidays, which stinks, but is also just the restaurant industry in general.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Good work hard hours very demanding on the body

Cons

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3.0
Jun 15, 2026
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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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