Applebee's will put up with just about anything if you work hard for them! - Line Cook Applebee's Employee Review

5.0
25 Sept 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules, room for advancement, can work a full time schedule, overtime is inconsistent but possible if the cards are played, most people don't realize that restaurants allow you to have life insurance, health insurance, dental, vision, and 401k. The 401k is matched for every 5% you put in, they contribute 3%.

Cons

nights and weekends must be worked, they're not mandatory, but if you plan on making money and advancing through raises and positions, figure out how.

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5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of shift opportunities to make additional money

Cons

Fast paced and very overwhelming

3.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meeting great staff FOH and BOH

Cons

No monthly salary as discussed during orientation. Bonuses totaled around 700 for year 2024. I was basically an overpaid line cook. No exaggeration. Weekly inventory and truck orders was all there was to do for managers. The rest of the day consisted of being a prep as the open mgr(we literally didn’t have a prep), hosting, bagging orders, and being the best line could you could ever want to be. Get comfortable on broil!

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