Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(9,792 total reviews)
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Tony Marolejo

67% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Applebee's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,792 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).

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10K reviews
2.0
Oct 5, 2014

Applebee's

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The money you make from tips has the potential to be good provided you know what you're doing and treat the guests well.Also, the strict rules and procedures of the company help, in the long run, anyone who is jut starting in the restaurant business. You can work your way up into corporate if you do work hard enough and become dedicated enough. I was lucky to have a very caring manager who recognized the effort I put into my work.

Cons

Sometimes the strict rules set in place can be difficult to follow. This is corporate so you are just a number in a big system. The district manager even said in a meeting, "If you want to leave then leave, you are replaceable." It i easy to build a strong relationship with your manager and if you're lucky, you'll find one that becomes almost like another parent to you but any higher than that and they don't care about your work.

1.0
Sep 30, 2014

Don't expect to make any money

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are multiple positions to choose from at this company and the hours are flexible

Cons

The customers are cheap and rude, you need to work constant double shifts to make any money. But if you get close to our 40 hours expect to be kicked out mid shift.

2.0
Sep 19, 2014

Hostess, to go, server, bartender

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good money. Flexible schedule while in college. Room to advance to better shifts, sections, and positions.

Cons

Management doesn't stand behind their employees. No automatic gratuity for large parties. Low checks means turnover is more important than quality in order to make money.

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