Ideal for entry level - don't stay long - Server/Bartender Applebee's Employee Review

3.0
Jan 23, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Will train you on basics of serving and bartending. If you work hard as a host you'll get moved up pretty quickly. T Server tips are on par with the type of restaurant ($50-150/night average depending on section, day of the week, service given) and bartenders are usually $150 minimum and you don't have to tip anyone else out.

Cons

Most employees are negative, borderline toxic. Guests sometimes expect fine dining food. Management is underpaid and sometimes underperform via scheduling and favoritism.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Flexible and good cash tips

Cons

Have to work weekends which isn’t the best

2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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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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