Great place, great people, terrible pay - Server Applebee's Employee Review

3.0
8 Sept 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The people who worked at Applebee's were outstanding and remarkable people. The environment was relaxed but still professional. Management was friendly, competent and flexible with scheduling accommodations. Excellent if you are looking for part-time work to pocket some cash.

Cons

Living on less than $3 an hour and tips is just not possible where I worked (It barely covers what you will owe in taxes after claiming tips.) Unless you are being employed at an Applebee's that is very popular all the time, you will not be able to afford working there if you also live in an expensive area. (Such as the Greater Boston Area) With $4.5 billion worth of sales just from last year in 2013 alone, you would hope some of that money could go towards paying your 28,000 employees a little better.

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5.0
19 May 2026
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Pros

Lots of shift opportunities to make additional money

Cons

Fast paced and very overwhelming

2.0
27 June 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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