Applebee's Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"The pay isn’t fair. Especially when the host gets told to do the servers the bartenders clearing the tables in which was not my job ...... and constantly being told that I had to sit one person more than the others that’s not fun fair to no one we are all trying to make a living. Applebees and Texarkana have proven not to be a fair environment I’m not kissing somebody’s butt right you’re gone. Oh and I did not to do the parking lot in the pouring down rain month and a half later I was told somebody called in on me that I was being racist I know that was a lie they wanted me gone because I told my boss man I was not clean in the parking lot in the pouring down rain and getting sick for him.. applebees and Texarkana has proven not to be a fair environment I’m not kissing somebody’s butt right you’re gone. Oh and I did not to do the parking lot in the pouring down rain month and a half later I was told somebody called in on me that I was being racist I know that was a lie they wanted me gone because I told my boss man I was not cleaning the parking lot in the pouring down rain and getting sick for him. He made the Key Holder at the time do it. It was Corporate I told my manager to get rid of me"

"IT'S OK but there could be a lot more improvements"

"I've worked for a franchise within the Applebees corporation for three years. Overall, I wouldn't recommend working in Management there unless you're ok with working 55+ hours a week and making less than or around $40,000/yr."

"I’ve worked for fine dining and casual concepts as well as thrived in sales based positions."

"I have worked at Applebees Neighborhood Bar and Grill for the past 13 years. I have believed they are very strong financially sound and stable franchises. I have had the opportunity to make a difference, impact and interchangeable use my skill set in finance and banking."

"I've only worked here for a few months, but the job is not difficult to learn and the environment is fairly relaxed."

"Company has gone downhill."

"I have worked with Applebees for this past summer and the semester of school before it. I took the position because finances were tight and I wanted to avoid taking out loans.The work environment is fast-paced and fun, and the teamwork is great. My one complaint would be the lack of professionalism among the management, who often complain about employees to other employees. I find this behavior highly inappropriate. Otherwise, it is a great job."

"I only worked for Applebees for a few months due to the fact that I recently graduated from college and am now seeking a career. I maintained great relationships with my coworkers as well as managers and always found a way to complete my task at hand. Although I was only there for a short period of time I was able to enhance my customer service abilities greatly and became a more effective communicator."

"It was alright, the only bad thing was that you often get terrible tippers and when I worked there, we could not do automatic gratuity."

"I worked for the Applebees franchise for 1 1/2 years. I liked most of the people I worked with. However, the last G.M. I worked for was a complete and total buffoon. He had poor personal hygiene and smelled like he did not know what a shower was. He was rude and overbearing and made it hard to do your job."

"I have worked at Applebee's for less than a year. The friendly environment is great. I would recommend it for someone trying to improve their experience."

"One of the worst groups I have ever had displeasure of working for."

What do you like about working at Applebee's?

"I only had to see my AD twice a month."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't even think about it, unless working for a group that has no idea what they are doing."

What don't you like about working at Applebee's?

"Above the GM level the leadership is clueless, and unprofessional."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Drug test your new hires, accept responsibility for your poor hiring choices."

"Fun and laid back, but not an exceptional experience."

What do you like about working at Applebee's?

"Applebee's really appreciated hard work. They showed their appreciation for me by promoting me quickly."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Work hard, you will be appreciated. Do not get too comfortable though, otherwise you may get stuck there like the others."

What don't you like about working at Applebee's?

"The building was not well maintained and the area brought in difficult guests."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do not always assume that the customer was right, because there are many customers here that lie to get a free meal."