Good starter job, but not for long term - Waiter/Bartender Applebee's Employee Review

4.0
Sep 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible scheduling, especially if you’re a student. Co-workers were friendly and helped out during rushes. You learn how to handle difficult customers and fast-paced environments. Decent place to pick up some quick cash through tips.

Cons

ay is low and heavily dependent on tips. Management can be hit or miss — some managers were supportive, others didn’t really care. Long hours on weekends with very little work-life balance. Menu changes often but training for them is minimal, so you have to figure things out yourself.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Lots of shift opportunities to make additional money

Cons

Fast paced and very overwhelming

2.0
Jun 27, 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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