Strong culture, but need clearer direction from leadership at times - General Manager Doherty Enterprises Employee Review

4.0
19 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Support that store-level management provides one another (good culture across store teams as well).

Cons

Leadership is sometimes not aligned well, leading to frustration at the store level.

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5.0
14 Nov 2025
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Pros

I’m starting my fifth week of training and so far I can tell that Applebee’s is really a fun place to work for. Great manager team and noticed that many of the employees have a long tenure with the company.

Cons

No cons so far, I’m very happy with what I have been through. Great place to work!

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Doherty Enterprises Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear your training has been positive and that you’re enjoying the team and culture at Applebee’s. We take pride in developing our leaders and fostering long-term careers, and it’s great to know that’s coming through early in your journey. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to your continued growth with Doherty Enterprises.
3.0
16 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
4mo
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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