It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We’ve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome – for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greets (both arriving and departing) and seats all guests in a friendly manner and assists in maintaining the overall guest flow of the restaurant.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Opens door for guests arriving and departing. (40%*)
• Accommodates any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities. (35%*)
• Manages the Wait List when the restaurant is full. (10%*)
• Provides guest assistance to servers as needed. (5%*)
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and completes cleaning as assigned. (5%*)
• Fills out the feature board and inflates balloons. (5%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

Requirements

• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports and carries objects (such as high-chair) up to 15 pounds up to 15 times a shift.
• Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
• Must be able to stand and exert a well-paced mobility for periods up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees.