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 (1918) , 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?

"Money was good until they put a server on in bar and had 2 bartenders." ((in 549 reviews)); "I met some really great people there and I would have to say that is the only pro about this company!" ((in 506 reviews)); "Great coworkers who made a new job very easy and seamless to get used to." ((in 409 reviews)); "The staff was great and it was very busy." ((in 247 reviews)); "Flexible schedules are available for us" ((in 199 reviews))

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

"Management was poor and biased" ((in 833 reviews)); "Long hours hard work no advancement and long hours did i mention long hours??" ((in 489 reviews)); "Low Pay and dirty sometimes" ((in 413 reviews)); "No benefits to speak of and no breaks either" ((in 112 reviews)); "most of the managers showed extreme favoritism or were two" ((in 76 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

5.0

Jul 17, 2018

Waitressing

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is Instant money Friendly coworkers Quick Training

Cons

Stressful situtations, you may have to deal with difficult people, sometimes customers get angry

2.0

Apr 7, 2018

Applebee’s has such outrageous hours and they’re overworking me.

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The tips are really the only reason I’m staying with this company at the moment, to be completely honest with you.

Cons

The people I work with aren’t exactly the best, how short staffed we are, and how much they work me.

4.0

Apr 5, 2018

Waitress

Server/waitress

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discounts, chance of making a lot of money

Cons

Chance of NOT making ANY money, Slim to None Advancement Opportunities

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