Applebee’s was founded by Bill and T.J. Palmer in Decatur, Georgia on January 1, 1980. The pair decided to sell their business to W.R. Grace and Company in 1983 after opening their second restaurant. When they sold the stores Bill Palmer was named president to W.R. Grace and Company in 1983. This enabled Bill Palmer to direct the company from its entrepreneurial beginnings to a full-fledged franchise. The restaurant was named Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in 1986 to reflect the Palmer’s original concept of a place people could call their own. Today there are 1,990 restaurants making them the world’s largest casual dining restaurant chain. July 16, 2007 I HOP Corp bought Applebee’s International for about 2.1 billion.
Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs: 11:00am-12:00am; Fri-Sat: 11:00am-1:00am
Minimum Age to Work Here: 18 years old
Positions Available: Host, Hostess, Server, Bartender, Dish Washer, Carside To Go Specialist, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Broiler Cook, International Chef, Kitchen Manager, General Utility Worker, Food Expeditor, Busser, Assistant Manager, Manager, Waiter, Waitress, Customer Sales Assistant, Delivery Driver, Produce Analyst
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: There is no room for negotiation since the hourly rate is already set.
Job description/ Average wage
Food Server: The food server must greet the customers with a friendly smile and take orders to what they want. If necessary they must explain to the customers what is on the menu and how it is prepared. When they are taking orders for drinks they must make sure that the customer has the proper ID to prove that they are 21 years of age. Since the bartender cannot see the customer they must depend on the server to take this information. The food server must deliver the food in a timely manner making sure that it is hot and prepared the way the customer requested. They must have a very friendly personality and treat the customer with respect. They normally prepare the bill and may take payment to the cashier returning the receipt with any change that is due. Most servers start out at a starting wage of $3.60 per hour plus tips. According to their experience they could start at a higher wage. They find that in most cases the tips are usually very high compensating for the lower wage.
Line Cook: You will be in charge of help run the kitchen. You’re going to process and cook the orders to perfections. If there are any alterations of the order, you’re going to have to make sure that you please the customer 100%. This job will pay an average of $9 to $20 a hour depending on your experience.
Bartender: Working the bar area, you’re going to make sure that the bar remains cleaned, as well as fully stocked. You will assist all patrons at the bar with their orders, as well as make sure that they are made to perfection. You may also help with waitresses and waiters with any orders that they need to have placed. The average wage is anywhere from $6 to $12 per hour plus tips.
Assistant Manager: Working as the assistant manager will mean that you will have to answer the store manager of the restaurant itself. You will help close, as well as open up the shop. You will assign tasks to the employees, as well as make sure that the restaurant is running at 100%. If there are any problems, you will consult with the main store manager. You will also perform many duties from cleaning to helping with taking orders. The average wage is anywhere from $33,000 to $50,000 a year.
Atmosphere and Perks
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar offers several perks to the employees even the newly hired. These benefits include schedule flexibility, paid job training, and excellent pay scheme. Several additional employment benefits like health and wellness, future planning bonuses, and employee assistance programs are also accessible to qualified employees. If you desire to start a career in the restaurant industry, this is a good place to start.
Interview Questions
How did you happen to come across the information about the job vacancy in this company?
What are your skills that are best fitted in this company?
What drinks do you know how to make?
How would you deal with a customer who become disorderly and have drunk too much?
How will you show excellent customer service?
Describe your experiences in handling money?
How can you manage working in loud and hectic environment?
How well can you deal with difficult co-employees and customers?
If you have problem with your co-workers, what will you do?
How flexible is your time?
When do you think the best time to start your work here if you are given the chance to be hired?
Interview Tips
The hiring process of the company begins with the applicants’ submission of the required information for employment. The application may be stored for months, thus you might be waiting for weeks or even months in order to be called for interview. During the interview, the shift manager or the restaurant manager will be present and ask you questions to gauge your personality and will also assess the type of skills that you have which are needed in their industry. Thus, make sure to display a positive personality, be well dressed and calm and make sure you will be able to tell them honestly the level of skills you posses which can be of big help for their company.
Benefits
Applebee’s offers you a chance to work in a very diverse atmosphere with many opportunities. Each store is individually owned and operated so you must visit your local store to find out about any job opportunities and benefits.
You can also find out more about Applebee’s by visiting their website:
http://www.applebees.com/workwithus.aspx