Q: 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)

Question 1

Is Applebee's a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Applebee's has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 10,444 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Applebee's to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Applebee's have been left by employees working as Software Engineer, Chef and Sales Associate/Cashier.

Question 2

Does Applebee's pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applebee's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applebee's. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Applebee's?

Accepted Answer

58% of Applebee's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Applebee's 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applebee's?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"You can make good money if you are willing to work hard and pick up tables." ((in 545 reviews)); "I met some really great people there and I would have to say that is the only pro about this company!" ((in 494 reviews)); "Great coworkers who made a new job very easy and seamless to get used to." ((in 395 reviews)); "Staff was friendly and supportive" ((in 244 reviews)); "Flexible schedules are available for us" ((in 221 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Management is poor and disrespectful" ((in 831 reviews)); "Long hours hard work no advancement and long hours did i mention long hours??" ((in 489 reviews)); "Low Pay and dirty sometimes" ((in 418 reviews)); "No benefits to speak of and no breaks either" ((in 112 reviews)); "management is very inconsistent; major favoritism; your schedule depends on how well the management likes you" ((in 70 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Applebee's layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applebee's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Applebee's in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Applebee's locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Kansas City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Boston, Saint Louis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Albuquerque, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Raleigh, El Paso, San Antonio, Miami, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, San Jose, Omaha, Tallahassee

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