Waitress applicants have rated the interview process at Applebee's with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 69% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Waitress roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 37 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Applebee's overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Applebee's as a Waitress according to 37 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 38%
Skills test: 11%
Background check: 8%
Other: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Group panel interview: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Applebee's (Appleton, WI) in Feb 2017
Interview
I was first called about the Applebee's job a couple weeks before my interview and an interview was scheduled but then for whatever reason I forgot about it, well I had the days mixed up. And I missed it without calling and cancelling. Woops...
I thought that job was out of the question for sure but a couple weeks later the same Applebees called again and he never even said a word about the first interview even. I have a pretty distinct name so I know he couldnt have just forgot.
Well the restaurant is located in Appleton, WI and I live 35 minutes North of there in Green Bay, WI. So when he scheduled the interview, he mentioned that he also lived in Green Bay and that he would meet me at Starbucks the next day for the interview to save us both a drive. Which I thought was awesome!!!
I met him at the Starbucks and we talked for just a short period of time. He didnt ask all those questions that make you feel uncomfortable and put you under the spotlight. So that was cool and then he hired me on the spot and asked me if I could come in the next day and do orientation. I got lost and was late so I called but I got there and everyone was very welcoming. Cracked some jokes about being late lol
But I have since started and everyone is super awesome. Im happy at this job. I have not waited my own tables yet or received tips.
So unsure how the pay is or if its biweekly or whatever. But Im happy thus far.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What restaurant have you eaten at in Green Bay that you would say has good customer service/hospitality? And what makes their service good in your opinion?
I interviewed at Applebee's (Fresno, TX) in Jan 2025
Interview
easy standard iinterview, tell me about yourself, greatest strengths, teamwork mean to you, greatest strength, why you, why do you want to work here, how long do you see yourself here
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Applebee's (Metairie, LA)
Interview
All they asked was for you to tell them about yourself and why you want to work there. It was fairly easy seem like they hire almost anyone. You don’t need experience at all just be friendly.
Very standard for waiting job. Previous experience. Know how to work a till. Experience with POS systems. Also questions about expectations of schedule and workload for peak and off-peak hours
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What previous experience do you have with POS systems