It's basically like working at McDonald's...but McDonald's pays more - Prep/Line Cook Applebee's Employee Review

1.0
Oct 6, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Discounts on food. Some of the people are cool too. That's it.

Cons

Didn't usually allow a break unless you were working a 12-hour shift. If you were working a normal 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, you might get one or two lunch breaks, otherwise, you have to eat super quickly or take bites between doing what you're doing. When I was hired, they said I would get about 30 hours a week, but that didn't happen. They would have me work 2-3 days, only around 6 hours every time. DO NOT get the rapid pay card. I repeat...DO NOT get the rapid pay card. If you want to transfer money to your bank account it takes 2-3 days and they don't let you cash out the money until it's at $50.

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5.0
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Pros

great food and dining situation

Cons

not enough apples or bees

3.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Easy enough...lots of shifts you can pick up...if you want

Cons

LOTS of tourists who arent familiar with tipping....management plays favorites...if they like you , you get the best shifts (money-wise) if they dont..you get screwed..

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