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      Applebee's

      Engaged Employer

      Applebee's reviews

      3.7

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (9,790 total reviews)
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      Tony Marolejo

      67% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Applebee's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,790 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applebee's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      10K reviews
      1.0
      Oct 30, 2014

      Worked at HQ: Worse professional experience of my career

      Manager/director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Applebee's pays well and all executives are focused on one thing and one thing only: EBITDA.

      Cons

      Leadership was totally erratic. DineEquity leadership shifted directions continually. Extreme lack of trust among employees. Lots of in-fighting and back stabbing. Not a place to grow personally or professionally.

      4.0
      Oct 29, 2014

      Service Industry Management Can Be Rewarding But Isn't For Everyone

      Assistant general manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Apple Gold really does try to provide competitive compensation as well as a work/life balance. Area Directors and Regional VP's are very likeable and have all been through the fire before as store managers. There's room for advancement as long as you take the initiative to improve your knowledge of FOH and BOH operations. Prefer to promote from within. As long as you're developing your staff you can and your staff can advance (not to mention it makes your job a lot easier.) Corporate office will provide you with tons of feedback and training tools so you will constantly know where you stand against your peers.

      Cons

      They TRY to work with you to provide a good work/life balance. It just doesn't always work that way. Turnover is inevitable in this industry which makes it hard to establish consistent management teams. Late night hours for hourly employees and managers isn't for everyone. Menu is always changing. Constantly have to re-train staff.

      3.0
      Oct 28, 2014

      Upbeat, fun place but demanding

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I really like the team atmosphere, the food is quality and the management is upbeat and willing to help out, even if it means washing dishes

      Cons

      The pay could be a bit better and they are understaffed in the back of the house by about 2-4 people

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