Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Applebee's?

Server (1914) , Server/Waiter (968) , Hostess (514) , Line Cook (383) , Host (374) , Server/Bartender (321) , Bartender (296) , Manager (245) , Server/Waitress (189) , Food Server (171) , Waitress (161) , Assistant Manager (150) , General Manager (142) , Cook (122) , Host/Hostess (120)

Question 1

Does Applebee's pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applebee's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applebee's. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Applebee's?

Accepted Answer

58% of Applebee's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Applebee's 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applebee's?

Accepted Answer

Server (1914), Server/Waiter (968), Hostess (514), Line Cook (383), Host (374), Server/Bartender (321), Bartender (296), Manager (245), Server/Waitress (189), Food Server (171), Waitress (161), Assistant Manager (150), General Manager (142), Cook (122), Host/Hostess (120)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good money because you get checks every 2 weeks and about a $100 in cash a  week for tips." ((in 563 reviews)); "I met some really great people there and I would have to say that is the only pro about this company!" ((in 509 reviews)); "Great coworkers who made a new job very easy and seamless to get used to." ((in 396 reviews)); "The staff was great and it was very busy." ((in 246 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and fairly easy to takeoff" ((in 195 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor management and lack of skill growth" ((in 836 reviews)); "Long hours are a must and if you have a family don't plan on spending any time with them" ((in 484 reviews)); "Low Pay and dirty sometimes" ((in 402 reviews)); "No benefits to speak of and no breaks either" ((in 110 reviews)); "most of the managers showed extreme favoritism or were two" ((in 70 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Applebee's redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applebee's redundancy and their outlook for job security at Applebee's in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Applebee's locations?

Accepted Answer

Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Vancouver, Thunder Bay, Oakville, Brampton, North Toronto, Buffalo, Waterloo, Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Windsor, Barrie, Hamilton, Ottawa, Kingston, Ajax, Maniwaki, Kelowna, Bruderheim, Bellingham, New Minas, Niagara, Mississauga Valley, Square Islands, China Point

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