Bad culture horrible senior mgmnt - District Manager Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Fun work environment. Some senior management are good. It can be a great career. It was a great career for years but then things changed.

Cons

Current leadership is biased. Tries to cover up racial slurs being used by management. Politics are rampant between high level mgmnt. Lower levels are used as pawns in politics. Current leadership are self absorbed irresponsible and only after their interest.

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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
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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