Below average - Server Applebee's Employee Review

3.0
Nov 13, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours when well staffed, Servers made decent tips with decent hours. To-go Specialists had good, stable hours most days but with poor tips. Hosts generally didn't require much work outside of busy shifts and their wages matched their work, although it still seemed low compared to other jobs. You will meet a good share of interesting and fun coworkers.

Cons

Generally not well staffed, leading to newer employees getting thrown under the bus with scheduling. New employees were generally put onto the floor lacking the skills and training needed to do their job effectively. Management was average at best and occasionally laughable. Low morale front and back of house due to underwhelming work environment leading to high turnover and worsening attitudes. Customers tended to be on the rude side and had unrealistic expectations of servers, leading to high stress and tips that were arguably not worth the bull. Moderate scripting, constantly changing menu along with videos, testing and reviews. Shift hours were unpredictable at night.

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