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Waffle House Company Culture
Waffle House Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Waffle House's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Diversity
CExecutive Team
CCEO Rating
C-Leadership
C-Waffle House CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
64 /100
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Diversity at Waffle House
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Waffle House have rated Outlook, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Waffle House
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Waffle House have rated Environment, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Waffle House eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-18
Waffle House employees are -18% more likely to recommend Waffle House as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Waffle House
Working at Waffle House is rated below average by 1149 employees, across various culture dimensions. Waffle House employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Waffle House’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Waffle House was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Waffle House
D+
Overall Company Culture at Waffle House is rated D+
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Bottom
25%
Waffle House ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Waffle House Employee Reviews
Out of 1125 Waffle House employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Waffle House improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Waffle House Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?You can make a career
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was welcoming, transparent, and showed me right away that people come first here.
- What makes you most happy at work?The people. Working alongside such dedicated, positive teammates makes every day rewarding.
Constructive Feedback From Waffle House Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communiction and fair work practices
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Management skills are the worse there
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The managers are paid 20x better than hourly associates
Waffle House Company Information
Waffle House Company Overview
Their mission is to deliver a unique experience to our customers through delivering great food, friendly, attentive service,
Waffle House Mission, Vision & Values
Waffle House Mission & Values
Our mission is to deliver a unique experience to our customers through delivering great food, friendly, attentive service, excellent price and a welcoming presence
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Waffle House
The Waffle House Community Involvement program positively influences the communities where we live and work. We do this by developing partnerships, inspiring philanthropy and promoting goodwill both inside and outside the company. Waffle House community involvement efforts are accomplished through sponsorship of events, partnership and in-kind donations. Community involvement is organized and supported on the corporate and local restaurant level.
| Headquarter | 5986 Financial Drive Norcross, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | wafflehouse.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1955 |
| Tel | 770-729-5700 |
| Company Status | Private |
Waffle House Competitors
Waffle House competitors include Dennys and IHOP. Waffle House ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Waffle House compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Waffle House Employees
1149 employees at Waffle House have reviewed Waffle House across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1149 Waffle House employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Waffle House are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Waffle House, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Waffle House are not very pleased with their team. 1149 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Waffle House are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Waffle House believe the environment at Waffle House is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Waffle House is extremely fast. About 52% of the employees at Waffle House work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Waffle House are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Waffle House employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Waffle House report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Waffle House have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
71% of Waffle House employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Waffle House employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
42% of Waffle House employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Waffle House employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of Waffle House employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Waffle House - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Waffle House is that the company was prepared on their first day. Waffle House employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 83% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Waffle House KPIs and OKRs
At Waffle House 56% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Waffle House's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 24 Waffle House employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 15 have said yes.
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Waffle House CEO & Leadership
Waffle House CEO
64 /100
is generally unpopular with Waffle House employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees with Entry Level experience and Male employees. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Waffle House Leadership
The Waffle House Executive Team is rated a “C”
Jim Hosseini Executive Vice President
Jim Hosseini serves as the Executive Vice President of Waffle House, Inc.. Jim started at Waffle House, Inc. in Jun of... read more
Terry LiVecche Senior Vice President Operations
Terry LiVecche serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Waffle House, Inc.. Terry started at Waffle House, Inc.... read more
Iris Jackson Senior Recruiting Director, VP
Iris Jackson serves as the Senior Recruiting Director, VP of Waffle House, Inc.. Iris started at Waffle House, Inc. in... read more
Fred Anton Senior Vice President Operations
Fred Anton serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Waffle House, Inc.. Fred started at Waffle House, Inc. in... read more
Marc Handel Senior Vice President of Operations
Marc Handel serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Waffle House, Inc.. Marc started at Waffle House, Inc.... read more
Luke Carreras Senior Vice President
Luke Carreras serves as the Senior Vice President of Waffle House, Inc.. Luke started at Waffle House, Inc. in Aug of... read more
Doug Eckhoff Senior Vice President
Doug Eckhoff serves as the Senior Vice President of Waffle House, Inc.. Doug started at Waffle House, Inc. in Sep of... read more
Rich Bailey Operations VP
Rich Bailey serves as the Operations VP of Waffle House.
Waffle House Salaries
How much does Waffle House pay?
How much do people at Waffle House get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Waffle House is $111,871, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,101, or $51 per hour.
At Waffle House, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $242,491 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $35,000 annually. Average Waffle House salaries by department include: Business Development at $115,119, Design at $109,915, Communications at $240,106, and Product at $181,455. Half of Waffle House salaries are above $108,101.
534 employees at Waffle House rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1600 ratings) while 509 employees at Waffle House rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 529 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Waffle House employees include job titles like Recruiter, Sales Rep, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Waffle House employees.
Last updated today.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $83k | $83k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $108k | $108k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $218k | $218k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $269k | $269k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $498k | $498k | 100th Percentile |
$111,871*
Average Compensation
$108,101*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Waffle House Salaries by City
Waffle House Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Waffle House
Diverse employees at Waffle House score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Waffle House in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Waffle House across various culture dimensions.
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Waffle House Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Waffle House PTO
Waffle House's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 64% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Waffle House's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 47% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Waffle House's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Waffle House Careers
Waffle House Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Waffle House on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 33% | |
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Norcross | 33% |
Waffle House Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Waffle House's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Waffle House? Employees are not so happy at Waffle House and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Waffle House employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 53% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Waffle House?
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Waffle House
What is Waffle House address?
Waffle House location is at 5986 Financial Drive
What is Waffle House eNPS?
The eNPS for Waffle House is -18
What is the salary for Content Strategist in Waffle House?
Content Strategist average salary in the US is 98k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Waffle House?
The average salaries for Business Development in Waffle House is 115k
Who are Waffle House competitors?
Waffle House main competitors are Dennys, IHOP
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