Hard work but great company - Bartender Doherty Enterprises Employee Review

4.0
Dec 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Above average benefits -Easy, cheap spot for regulars to come in and hang out -Steady business throughout slow season -Company offers decent training and is always willing to cross train employees -This location is one of the busiest Applebee's in Florida -Company offers great opportunities to move up

Cons

-Out dated and overly complicated POS system -Checks are low so tips are lower than average for the area -A lot of new servers in high volume resteraunt, so smaller sections during high volume times -Clientel is older and extremely resistant to any kind of change -Most daily business comes in during shift change

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Dec 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I entered this job with five years experience already as a server, though with zero bar knowledge. 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). Frequent sales or other campaign contests made the shift fun and earned me some extra cash from time to time. I worked with many lively, friendly, funny, and otherwise fun people to be around.

Cons

While working with many people that were joys to be around, management's overall lack of conflict resolution left much to be desired when issues arose. Hours also varied in extremes between understaffing and present employees not getting help they need on the floor or behind the line and overstaffing when brining back students during the holidays/summer and giving a position to whoever walked in the door. The latter which led to loyal team-members seeking out secondary or other all together roles elsewhere.

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Doherty Enterprises Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in our training program and enjoyed working with your teammates—creating a positive, engaging environment is important to us. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding staffing balance especially during peak periods. Your input is appreciated, and we wish you continued success in your career.
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