Average Restaurant Experience but Not Ideal - Host/Hostess Applebee's Employee Review

3.0
24 Dec 2024
Recommend
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Pros

A decent pay for young people needing extra money and it’s a standard first job. There’s a 50% off employee discount for food. The job is entry level so it’s simple enough, although it gets very busy some nights. You learn more as time passes. Some of the managers are helpful.

Cons

The environment, like many restaurants can be toxic depending on who’s working. There’s often a lack of communication and being ignored. This is especially if you’re kind and very quiet, just doing your job and minding your business. They don’t seem to appreciate that. I’ve found that the servers seem to be more rude to the hosts, for no good reason, which makes the simple job become more difficult. It makes me want to quit because of how some people have made me feel. Even if you do your best, there is favoritism.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Loved it. Great atmosphere, and great food.

Cons

None! Was a great experience for everyone involved.

2.0
27 Jun 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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