HOURLY CAREERS

"Waffle House is a great fit for my life because the schedule is so flexible"

Hourly Associate Benefits

Compensation

Waffle House, Inc. offers competitive pay rates for its Salespeople (servers) and Grill Operators (cooks). They are paid weekly in cash. Grill Operators earn bonuses based on shift sales goals. Salespeople have scheduled raises totaling minimum of 40 cents/hours over the course of the first year in the same store. Other raises are based on continuous service at the same restaurant and are applied after each year of service.

Health Insurance

Waffle House, Inc. offers several health benefits for individuals and family members. You may enroll on your first day and coverage takes effect 28 days after the first payroll deductions.

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Waffle House, Inc offers comprehensive Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage with a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) covering the entire United States. The plan covers 80% after deductible ($750 for individual and $1,875 for family). For more details on Blue Cross Blue Shield and their providers log onto www.bcbsga.com.

Basic Care Plan

Waffle House, Inc. also offers a Basic Care Plan for those who want lower premiums and limited coverage.

Dental

Benefits are covered for any dentist you choose, but you will pay less if you choose a dentist in the Blue Cross Blue Shield dental network.

Life Insurance

Waffle House, Inc. provides $10,000 of Term Life and $20,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits when you participate in the medical plan. You may elect to increase those amounts up to $50,000 and $100,000 respectively at an additional cost under the Comprehensive Care Plan.

Vision Discount

A vision discount is offered through Lenscrafters and BlueChoice Vision optometrists and features 30% off the regular retail for eyeglasses and low fixed prices for contact lenses and eye exams.

Waffle House, Inc. Stock

Waffle House, Inc. stock is one of the best ways to build personal financial wealth for you, your family, and retirement. Waffle House, Inc. is privately held, so the price does not vary daily with Wall Street market pressures. The stock price is simply a function of profitability and Waffle House has a great track record for more than 51 years of performance. Stock is offered solely to Company Associates.

Waffle House, Inc. hourly Associates can accumulate wealth through Waffle House, Inc. stock in two ways:

Direct Purchase Plan

Deduct up to 10% of your paycheck to purchase stock. Unit managers and salary associates (exempt) are eligible 90 days after your first day. Associates (non-exempt) are eligible after 1 year of service. One can enroll during an open enrollment period following your eligibility.

Associate Cash Bonus

After one full fiscal year, you are eligible to receive an annual Associate cash bonus based on years of service. The bonus will vest in three years. Once the bonus vest you will have the option to receive a check for that amount or use the bonus to purchase Waffle House stock.

Years of Service Bonus Amount
Note – The Associate cash bonus is based on board approval.
0.5 – 4.9 years $300
5.0 – 9.9 years $600
10.0 – 14.9 years $1,200
15.0 – 19.9 years $2,400
20.0 – 24.9 years $3,600
25.0 years or more $4,800

Vacation

You may earn two weeks paid vacations per year for the first ten years, and then you may earn three weeks of paid vacations per year after ten years of service. You can choose to either work and take off that week. If you work, then you get two "pay checks" that week, one for working and another for vacation.

To learn more about the opportunity of a Waffle House Associate or to apply for a position, please go by your nearest Waffle House restaurant and talk with the restaurant manager. CLICK HERE to find a restaurant near you.