Restaurant Operations Management

Waffle House, Inc.; Campbell (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

3x 10-day vacations

Paid Leave after 1 year of service

6 days on 2 days off schedule

Job summary

Waffle House, Inc. is hiring high-energy leaders for our restaurant manager track. No restaurant experience is required, and a 3‑month paid training program plus ongoing development prepares you for a career in store and multi‑unit leadership.

The career path features a Restaurant Manager role from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, with bonuses and stock options. We promote from within across 1,900 company restaurants plus ambitious growth.

Qualifications

• No restaurant experience is required.
• 3-month paid training program with ongoing personal and career development.
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement into restaurant and multi-unit leadership.

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Since 1955, Waffle House has provided outstanding careers and opportunities for professional achievement unmatched in the restaurant industry. We only promote from within, which leads to significant career opportunities with 1,900+ company-owned (not franchised) restaurants, and another 1,000+ in the next 10 years. We are looking to hire high-energy leaders who value long-term career advancement.

No restaurant experience is required. A 3-month paid training program and ongoing personal and career development prepare you for a career as a restaurant manager as well as multi-unit leadership roles.

Career Path

• Restaurant Manager: $65,000 to $85,000 (plus continuous service bonuses and a $6,000 annual bonus for having a 4-year degree)
• District Manager (2-3 restaurants): average time to promotion 1-2 years
• Division Manager (6-9 restaurants): average time to promotion 3-5 years

Company Stock Ownership

• Unique opportunity to invest in Waffle House stock via payroll deductions of up to 10% of your income (eligible after 90 days or when promoted to Restaurant Manager)
• Annual Stock Options granted based on % of income
• Career Stock Options granted at hire and with each career promotion

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for you and your family.
• Three 10-day vacations per year
• Paid Medical Leave, Maternity Leave, and Family Leave available after 1 year of service
• Work a “6 days on and 2 days off guaranteed” schedule (unmatched in the industry)

For more information, visit www.whcareers.com to get your new career started!

Job Ref #: 1feff3ac-c0d6-4cf6-bf9a-4d779f22d61e

Date Posted: 2026-08-21