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Updated May 14, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Serverer at Applebee's
Posted May 14, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Suffolk, VA (took a day)
Because I had been employed at a franchise store since 2006, apple american, not IHOP I already had a leg up on the competetion. I was a walk in and filled out the application, and talked with the hiring manager right away, and set up an interview for the next week. When I arrived I was sent to the official interview booth where they will make you wait for 30 minutes or so before they will begin the interview, be patient, this seems sophmoric to me, but it is the game that they make you play. I recomend picking up a menu at the door so you are able to study it while you are waiting. My interview was very quick and it took the manager 5 minutes to realize that I would be an immediate upgrade to their teenage staff.
Training was a joke and is probably the orgin of thier systemic issues. This is supposed to be 5 days long and my advice is study the menu and fake it till you make it, and learn the cooks names, it will help you get what you need faster in the future.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted May 14, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Westminster, MD (took 6 days)
I walked in to apply with a lot of experience already, having worked at another Applebee's. I was directed to fill out the paper app. then to the General Manager who luckily was available and looking over my application, interviewed me on the spot for about 30 minutes. He asked me questions like, when was a time I dealt with a difficult guest, what do I like about serving, what do I least like, do i have transportations, etc.. I had asecond interview 2 days later with another manager then they gave me my training schedule which was only 3 days since I had previous experience with Applebees.
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Negotiation Details
I was able to negotiate the training period from 5-7 shifts down to three, but I had prior experience with the same company at a different location. Pay is standard hourly plus whatever tips you can make for yourself.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
Helpful Interview?
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Feb 27, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Hayden, ID (took a day)
I met one on one with the employee manager for the Applebee's located in Moscow, ID. I got the interview with no previous restaurant service but had a connection through an employee. I applied for a server position and was told that with no experience I would be better as I hostess. I respectfully declined and insisted I would be more suited to a server position. After taking a series of predictable tests I was told I could be a server because I tested perfectly for the position.
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Negotiation Details
Yes. I was told I could have a hostess position but I insisted, professionally, that I was more suited for a server position. After a perfect test score I was offered the position due to my insistence.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Feb 21, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Parsippany, NJ (took 2 days)
Interview was very informal; asked very basic questions such as previous restaurant experience. It felt much more like a casual conversation. Following interview, I was given a short test that asked basic situational questions.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
no negotiations, server wage is 2.13/hr + tips.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Feb 16, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 (took 1 week)
We were asked to demonstrate how we would sell a certain menu item, what we would do if a guest complained, why we wanted to work at Applebee's... They want someone upbeat and outgoing.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 (took a day)
Got called and immediately did a phone interview, thereafter 1:1 interview. Got call back few days later did not get job.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Feb 1, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Country Club Hills, IL (took 1 week)
Went in for an Interview. I had to wait for an hour because I came super early. It was already two other people getting interviewed so I had to wait. Finally talked to a manager after a hour. The interview process was really laid back because the manager that interviewed me was really nice. After talking to me for 15 minutes he asked me if I could wait around to talk to the general manager. The general manager came and asked me questions involving various situations. After that they told me if they were interested that they would call me back the following week. I had my interview on Wednesday, and they called me back the following Wednesday with an job offer.
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Negotiation Details
No Negotiations
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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No
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 2 days)
I walked in and filled out the application there, gave it to the manager and he gave me a day to come back for an interview. I went back a couple of days later and had an interview with that same manager which was easy and stress free. He told me I would have a second interview with the general manager and scheduled me to come back a few days later. The next interview was a little more detailed, the manager was really cool, and gave me job right then and there.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Jan 4, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Keene, NH (took a day)
I applied online, got a phone call for an initial interview, and was declined. Advice: dont apply online, they never get back to you. apply in store!
note to applebees: check your online applicants more often, and actually give them a chance.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Server at Applebee's
Posted Oct 25, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Louisville, KY (took a day)
They asked me one question. They seemed in a hurry to get me out of there
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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