Is Doherty Enterprises a good company to work for?

Doherty Enterprises has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 264 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Doherty Enterprises to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Doherty Enterprises have been left by employees working as Assistant Manager , Manager and General Manager .

Does Doherty Enterprises pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Doherty Enterprises employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Doherty Enterprises. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Doherty Enterprises?

86% of Doherty Enterprises employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Doherty Enterprises 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Doherty Enterprises?

Manager (32) , Assistant Manager (24) , General Manager (20) , Server (11) , Restaurant Manager (6) , Server/Bartender (5) , Kitchen Manager (4) , Human Resources (3) , Manager In Training (MIT) (3) , Manager-In-Training (3) , Senior Manager (3) , AGM (2) , Associate (2) , Bar Manager (2) , Bartender (2)

What are the pros of working at Doherty Enterprises according to real employee reviews?

"Engaging with guest, helping the community, good benefits, advance in other positions" ((in 17 reviews)); "People are great" ((in 12 reviews)); "The home office staff is friendly and helpful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly" ((in 8 reviews)); "The five day, planned and structured training modules and shadowing are helpful for those not familiar with restaurant work or certain aspects of it (such as I was)." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Doherty Enterprises according to real employee reviews?

"The hourly pay is low." ((in 13 reviews)); "Managers are always living in fear of losing their jobs as you are only valued by what your assessment scores are." ((in 10 reviews)); "poor management with applebee's" ((in 9 reviews)); "long hours and late nights" ((in 7 reviews)); "Working 55 hrs a week for a $300 bonus." ((in 3 reviews))

What Doherty Enterprises locations have received the highest employee ratings?

New York , Allendale , Clifton , Garden City , Jacksonville

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4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(244 total reviews)

Ed Doherty

96% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

Doherty Enterprises has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 244 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Doherty Enterprises 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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244 reviews

3.0

Dec 10, 2025

Just okay

Server

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Cash, opportunity to network with community

Cons

long hours on feet, usual customer service gripes

Doherty Enterprises Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your time of more than 5-7 years with Doherty Enterprises. We’re glad you highlighted the earning potential and opportunities to connect within the community. Roles in hospitality are fast-paced and active by nature, and we appreciate the energy and commitment our team members bring to that environment. We wish you continued success moving forward.

5.0

Nov 14, 2025

Applebee’s Doherty Enterprise

Manager in training (mit)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I’m starting my fifth week of training and so far I can tell that Applebee’s is really a fun place to work for. Great manager team and noticed that many of the employees have a long tenure with the company.

Cons

No cons so far, I’m very happy with what I have been through. Great place to work!

Doherty Enterprises Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear your training has been positive and that you’re enjoying the team and culture at Applebee’s. We take pride in developing our leaders and fostering long-term careers, and it’s great to know that’s coming through early in your journey. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to your continued growth with Doherty Enterprises.

5.0

Sep 26, 2025

MIT at Jinya

Kitchen manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is an extensive and esthetically pleasing cultural menu and experience that is brimming with opportunity

Cons

The learning curve is not for the faint of heart. Rewarding through its progression but commitment and detail oriented focus are a necessity

Doherty Enterprises Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you see the opportunity and strong culture that make Doherty a great place to grow. We agree — the learning curve can be challenging, but it’s also what makes the experience so rewarding. We appreciate your dedication and the positive impact you bring to our team!

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