Applebee's - Hostess/Server Applebee's Employee Review

2.0
Oct 5, 2014
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.

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible and good cash tips

Cons

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2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Short drive, Half off food, Will work with you with your schedule.

Cons

GM unprofessional. Not appreciated for your experience and what u can bring to the table. Tips were poor. Poor customer base. Antiquated POS. No patience to train properly. Are bullies. Heating and AC do not work properly. Extreme favoritism. Do not recommend. Oh and if you didn't make your sales quota, u were told you would lose hours. If a table walked out without paying, they made u pay the difference. Callous, unprofessional, employees came last. Sales is all that matters.

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