Question 1

Is IHOP a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

IHOP has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 4,388 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 43% of employees would recommend working at IHOP to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about IHOP have been left by employees working as Prep Cook, Cashier and Dishwasher/Busser.

Question 2

Does IHOP pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IHOP employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IHOP. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at IHOP?

Accepted Answer

43% of IHOP employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated IHOP 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at IHOP?

Accepted Answer

Server (1050), Server/Waiter (518), Hostess (234), Server/Waitress (129), Line Cook (123), Waitress (123), General Manager (116), Food Server (103), Assistant Manager (101), Manager (101), Host (99), Cook (70), Dishwasher (62), Host/Hostess (45), Crew Chief (35)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at IHOP according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good money for a young server looking to gain basic experience and earn better money than minimum wage" ((in 266 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and we became family" ((in 136 reviews)); "free food was really cool! i loved seeing friends and meeting new people daily." ((in 89 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and it’s a fast paced upbeat work environment" ((in 64 reviews)); "50% off food flexible schedule sometimes" ((in 64 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at IHOP according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor management and if you were not a lead you didn't get the hours." ((in 406 reviews)); "Managers were rude and mean unless you were a favorite." ((in 171 reviews)); "Low pay when I with my years and experience should be getting more for everything I do." ((in 159 reviews)); "long hours and very slow at times" ((in 140 reviews)); "Late hrs and no Benefits this was a Franchisee" ((in 94 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about IHOP layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about IHOP layoffs and their outlook for job security at IHOP in 2026.

Question 8

What IHOP locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Moreno Valley, Anchorage, Washington, Charleston, San Jose, Aurora, Lawrenceville, Tampa, Piscataway, Pearland

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