Waffle House Server

Thanks for answering my previous question! You mention that you get a LOT of bad customers and non-tippers. Is management aware of this, and if so, are you paid more than the typical $2.13 per hour to compensate for it?

Asked by Jameson85 over 11 years ago

Management is absolutely aware of it. They often have to deal with it themselves. Like most places Waffle House tries to enforce a "Every customer leaves happy" policy to ensure that people dont complain to corporate and keep coming back to our stores.

I get paid a bit over $4 an hour.

What's the most popular menu item?

Asked by Wandr over 11 years ago

The All Star meal. Similar to the Grand Slam at Denny's. It comes with a waffle, your choice of side, your choice of toast, and your choice of meat for under 10 dollars. It is the best deal on the menu.

Are customers ever rude or condescending to you because you work at a Waffle House?

Asked by tdot about 11 years ago

The customers are rude and condescencing ALL the time. Because i work the overnight shift we get lots of drunk people.. And i also live in a college town so plenty of young people. People are often impatient and un-sympathetic. 

When you are providing a service people often expect that service to be completely smooth and un-interupted, They feel very much entitled to that and will let you know. You would probably be suprised to see how people treat myself and the people i work with.

Do you get free Waffle House food, and if so are you absolutely sick of it by this point?

Asked by Danielle about 11 years ago

Yes and No. Money is automatically taken out of our checks for meals, and we do have to pay for the larger more expensive meat items if we eat them (although they are largely discounted). However aside from that we can eat pretty much whatever we want so it does feel free. 

And unfortunately i am not yet sick of the food lol

Have you ever seen roaches or rodents, and if you do, do you have an obligation to report them to the health inspector?

Asked by Darious over 11 years ago

The only critters ive seen in our store would be the occasional ant or gnat in the lobby. Ive never seen a roach and NEVER any type of rodent. Im not sure if i would be obligated to report them to the health inspector but i would definitely inform my manager if i ever saw anything like that.

You're only 22, how long do you see yourself working there? Is there an age by which you'd be depressed if you were still working at Waffle House?

Asked by Sammy about 11 years ago

I see myself working there as long as it continues to be a good source of income and a decent platform to carry myself to my next goal.

And Yesterday. Lol

Do you make all the batter from scratch in-store, or is it all powdered or shipped in from elsewhere?

Asked by shot22 over 10 years ago