Server

Applebee's; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 2,900 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance available to eligible

Tip income / high earning potential

Paid time off (PTO) available to

Employee meals and discounts

Paid training and career development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Applebee’s in Collinsville is hiring Servers to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, providing great guest service, and thriving in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

Earn $18–$28 per hour including tips, with base pay $2.13–$9.00 per hour depending on state laws. Weekly pay, employee meals and discounts, and flexible scheduling. No restaurant experience required; training provided and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Strong communication and guest-service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout the shift.
• Flexible schedule.
• Reliable transportation.
• Previous customer service or serving experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service
• Take food and beverage orders accurately
• Enter and communicate orders with the kitchen
• Deliver food and beverages to guests
• Check on guests throughout their meal
• Maintain clean and organized dining areas
• Work as part of a team to create a great guest experience
• Follow food safety and restaurant service standards

Skills

Friendly & outgoing

Reliability

Strong communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Reading & basic math

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Experience not required

Job description

Server

Hiring Now | Flexible Scheduling | Tips | No Restaurant Experience Required

Applebee’s is hiringServersto join our team! If you enjoy working with people, providing great guest service, and working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we want to meet you.

Pay & Earnings

• $18–$28/hour average including tips
• Base pay:$2.13–$9.00/hour, depending on state laws
• Earn tips while providing great service
• Weekly pay
• Employee meals and discounts

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service
• Take food and beverage orders accurately
• Enter and communicate orders with the kitchen
• Deliver food and beverages to guests
• Check on guests throughout their meal
• Maintain clean and organized dining areas
• Work as part of a team to create a great guest experience
• Follow food safety and restaurant service standards

Why Work at Applebee’s?

• Flexible schedulesto fit your life
• Great opportunity to earn money through tips
• Fun, fast-paced team environment
• No restaurant experience required
• Training provided
• Opportunities to grow into leadership and management
• Employee meals and discounts
• Hiring now with opportunities to start quickly

Our Culture

At Big River Restaurants, we believe great restaurants start with great people. Our team is built around five values:

• Passion– We have fun while striving for excellence.
• Integrity– We do what's right.
• Connect– We build strong connections with our guests, teams, and communities.
• Respect– We value different perspectives and experiences.
• Own It– We take ownership of our actions, impact, and results.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance available to eligible team members based on hours worked and plan requirements
• Tip income / high earning potential
• Paid time off (PTO) available to eligible team members who meet the applicable average-hours requirement
• Employee meals and discounts
• Paid training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and location.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong communication and guest-service skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout the shift
• Ability to safely carry food, drinks, plates, and other restaurant items
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Previous customer service or serving experience is a plus, but not required

Also known as: Restaurant Server, Server, Food Server, Dining Server, FOH Server, Hospitality Server, Waiter, Waitress.