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?

"The benefits are great ." ((in 15 reviews)); "People are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "The staff is friendly and intelligent." ((in 10 reviews)); "good culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"The pay was awful and mistakes were made frequently, which resulted in getting shorted on money." ((in 14 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 10 reviews)); "long hours and late nights" ((in 6 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

5.0

Jun 5, 2025

Interview

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Pros

Doherty is a solid company to work for. From the day I interview with them I was treated with respect and very professional. The are providing very detail training by a professional store Manager.

Cons

None that I know of. They just ask for you to do your job at your full potential.

Doherty Enterprises Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you felt respected and supported from the very beginning. Providing a professional and thorough training experience is something we take pride in, and it’s great to know it’s making a difference. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to excellence — it’s team members like you who make Doherty such a great place to work!

5.0

May 30, 2025

Choosing Doherty

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Detailed training, consistent feedback and great company climate.

Cons

Didn’t join soon enough. Small company feel.

Doherty Enterprises Response

8mo

Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our training, feedback, and overall culture. It’s especially great to know the recruiting and interview process made you feel valued — that’s exactly the experience we want every candidate to have. We’re thrilled to have you on the team!

5.0

Apr 28, 2025

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Server/hostess

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good tips, and flexibility is present

Cons

-Not enough room for economic growth.

Doherty Enterprises Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being part of the Doherty team! We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the flexibility and positive work environment. We also appreciate your comments about growth opportunities — we’re always working to provide paths for our team members to continue developing and advancing in their careers.

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