I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Waffle House (Tampa, FL)
Interview
Lengthy! First interview was over the phone, very long call. Second interview was in person at a Panera bread. Third interview was a working interview at one of the stores, you spend about 6 hours here.
Other Operations Manager interview reviews for Waffle House
very straightforward. they give you the rundown of the job. They ask if you can commit to the time. if you don’t have a degree, the salary will be less.
I applied online. I interviewed at Waffle House (Hickory, NC) in Mar 2026
Interview
First was a phone screening
Then an interview with HR and a district manager over zoom
Next I had to take a personal assessment. The assessment helps them with questions to ask in final interview
Following that I had one more in person interview with HR and the regional manager
Finally, two day working interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral based questions with customers
Why Waffle House?
What type of leader are you?