Is Applebee's a good company to work for as a Server/Waitress?

Server/Waitress professionals working at Applebee's have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 189 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Applebee's employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Server/Waitress Jobs at Applebee's now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Server/Waitress interview questions at Applebee's .

Does Applebee's pay Server/Waitress employees well?

Server/Waitress professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Applebee's with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 189 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Server/Waitress salaries at Applebee's.

How happy are Server/Waitress professionals working at Applebee's?

52% of Server/Waitress employees at Applebee's would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 21% in the past 12 months. Server/Waitress professionals have also rated Applebee's with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.1 rating for culture and values and 3.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applebee's?

Server (1917) , Server/Waiter (970) , Hostess (514) , Line Cook (384) , Host (375) , Server/Bartender (321) , Bartender (296) , Manager (246) , Server/Waitress (188) , Food Server (171) , Waitress (160) , Assistant Manager (150) , General Manager (142) , Cook (122) , Host/Hostess (119)

What are the pros of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

"A great place to make good money and earn valuable corporate experience in food service." ((in 566 reviews)); "I met some really great people there and I would have to say that is the only pro about this company!" ((in 496 reviews)); "Great coworkers who made a new job very easy and seamless to get used to." ((in 400 reviews)); "The staff was great and it was very busy." ((in 245 reviews)); "Fast paced environment and flexible schedule" ((in 209 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of skill growth" ((in 837 reviews)); "Long hours hard work no advancement and long hours did i mention long hours??" ((in 496 reviews)); "Low Pay and dirty sometimes" ((in 403 reviews)); "No benefits to speak of and no breaks either" ((in 116 reviews)); "management is very inconsistent; major favoritism; your schedule depends on how well the management likes you" ((in 73 reviews))

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Applebee's Server/Waitress reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(189 total reviews)

Tony Marolejo

76% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Waitress/Server employees have rated Applebee's with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 189 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Waitress/Server professionals have a good working experience there. Applebee's is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Waitress/Server professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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189 reviews

2.0

Aug 5, 2025

Okay

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers were nice and understanding. Chill place to work for a starter job.

Cons

Sexual harassment from cooks was very normalized and management did nothing about it. Some would go as far as stalking and following. Not always the best environment for a girl.

3.0

Jul 10, 2025

Subpar

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cash in hand waiting tables

Cons

Sometimes if you work day shift you could make so little you owed them money

1.0

Jun 27, 2025

All the cons of working in a franchise, won’t be different here

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

quick money, thats the only pro

Cons

bad working environment, lots of favoritism ,horrible clientele, no help from management even when short staffed, they sit in the office and do nothing, something is always forgotten to be ordered, just horrible environment even after change of entire management

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