Great entry to service industry - Host Applebee's Employee Review

4.0
9 Apr 2013
Recommend
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Pros

-Pays minimum plus tips even though not legally required, at least in my store -Thorough training. They push you to excel at service -Moves people up as quickly as possible. Hosts move up to the next step typically in 4-6 months, to server in under a year and if you're interested in management this is well within the realm of possibility as well. -Flexible scheduling with understanding management. Great for college students and people with other jobs -Busy place where servers can make good money, probably the best in town -Will give great references to good employees and will help you transfer to another store if needed

Cons

-Management can be a bit disorganized, though no worse than anywhere else -Corporate feel can be a bit tiring. Lots of rules to follow, push for getting customers to fill out surveys and do promos, though staff is rewarded for doing well at this

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5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of shift opportunities to make additional money

Cons

Fast paced and very overwhelming

2.0
27 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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