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      Applebee's

      Engaged Employer

      Applebee's reviews

      3.7

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (9,786 total reviews)
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      Tony Marolejo

      67% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Senior management

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      Applebee's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,786 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applebee's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      10K reviews
      1.0
      Oct 18, 2016

      General Manager

      General manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Love my team, other than that nothing I can think of. Franchise I am associated with not a great example of what the industry I've dedicated my life to.

      Cons

      Honestly, over the years I heard many complaints from Area Directors, General Managers and managers how terrible this concept is, now I understand.

      3.0
      Aug 5, 2016

      Bartender

      Server/bartender
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you have never served before, Applebee's is the best place to learn. The menu is simple, and the guest orders are repetitive. Also if show that you can catch on, they will promote you to a bartender. Figure out how to bartend and then find a better-paying job or build your own brand!

      Cons

      The management at both stores I word at were and are probably still dysfunctional. The last location I worked at the manager couldn't spell, hired and fraternised with the majority of the young women he hired, and mismanaged money.

      5.0
      Jan 30, 2016

      Manager

      Assistant manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good Pay, Benefits, Good employees

      Cons

      No quality of life. I practically live here. Late nights are pointless. If you like money and like not having a personal life or social life then this job is perfect for you. Company sets goals that are unattainable and unrealistic. You are a high paid cook/ dishwasher in order to save labor.

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