They don't view you as a person - Unit Manager Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
Jun 5, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

High Pay, 3 weeks paid vacation, guaranteed off days, stock, meet a lot of different people

Cons

No time to yourself. Even when you are "off work" you are never off. Your phone will be constantly blowing up. No free time. Work starts at 6:30am till about 3 or 4 pm. Then back at 9pm to do shift change. If anything comes up in your personal life there is no leeway. You are expected to miss all holidays, funerals, weddings, etc. It doesn't matter what happens in your life, they expect you to give every second to the waffle house way and will work you into the ground.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture and fun people to work with

Cons

Very busy days at work

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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