Hourly Associate

Waffle House; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Stock Ownership

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Waffle House in Spartanburg, South Carolina is hiring for Server, Host, and Cook positions. As a Server, you'll deliver the exceptional Waffle House experience, while Hosts greet and seat customers, ensuring an inviting atmosphere. Cooks will learn to prepare food the Waffle House way, with competitive pay ranging from $10 to $16 per hour based on rank. We value training and development, leading to opportunities for advancement.

Job requirements include a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Full-time associates can enjoy benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Able to work occasional holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Waffle House experience to customers as a Server.
• Greet and seat customers as a Host.
• Prepare food to order as a Cook.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Open to learning and growing

Ability to multi-task

Detail-oriented

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Servers

As a Server (also known as a Salesperson), you’ll be working in a tip‑based position that offers the training and development you need to earn well above what you might earn as a Server at other similar restaurants. Your job is all about delivering the Waffle House experience to your Customers.

Host

At Waffle House, our Hosts and Hostesses are members of our “Door Corps”. Door Corps members greet and seat Customers and help keep the dining area clean. You will be the first impression a Customer gets when they enter the restaurant.

Cook

Since all of our food is cooked to order, as a Cook (also known as a Grill Operator) you are taught to prepare the orders the “Waffle House Way”. Your compensation is based on the rank you earn as a Grill Operator, Master Grill Operator or Rock Star Grill Operator. Once certified, rates range from $10/hour to $16/hour. Your skill, teamwork, attitude and coach‑ability all factor into the ranking process. Production bonuses based on shift sales can also create extra earning opportunities.

Additionally, 2nd Shift Supervisor and 3rd Shift Supervisor opportunities are available to those who want additional responsibility. With continuous training, our Grill Operators become leaders in food safety as well as service and production.

Qualifications

Desired Attributes

• Strong work ethic with a drive to exceed expectations
• Work well in a fast‑paced, sales environment
• Open to learning and growing independently and from feedback
• Work well under high pressure, ability to multi‑task
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized
• Basic mathematical and computer skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Other Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age
• Reliable means of transportation
• Able to work occasional holidays and overtime (if/when needed)
• Successful background check and drug screen

Additional Information

At Waffle House, we make sure to take care of our employees with opportunities like:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance — available for you and your family
  • Full‑time Associates are eligible to enroll immediately with coverage beginning 30 days later
  • Three different medical plans to suit your needs (essential care plan, minimum value plan, comprehensive care plan)
• Stock Ownership — eligible to purchase waffle house stock for up to 10% of your pay after one year of service
• Paid Maternity Leave — 6 weeks (8 weeks for c‑section) if eligible after two years of continuous service working at least 30 hours/week
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — begins accruing immediately 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Career Advancement — opportunity to advance to master or rock star grill operator, 2nd or 3rd shift supervisor, or restaurant management
• Direct Deposit or Pay Card — electronic pay every week