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    Cracker Barrel Reviews

    Updated September 22, 2018
    2,687 reviews

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    Cracker Barrel President & CEO Sandra B. Cochran
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    Pros

    • "Flexible schedule, good benefit, newly renovated campus" (in 143 reviews)

    • "The job has flexible hours and is easy to do while being in school" (in 98 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Poor hours, no work life balance" (in 59 reviews)

    • "Long hours without breaks, food prices were low so tips were low" (in 111 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "It was fun amd easy"

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      Former Employee - Server in Chattanooga, TN
      Former Employee - Server in Chattanooga, TN

      I worked at Cracker Barrel full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Employee discount and paid vacation

      Cons

      All the videos on the computer.

      Advice to Management

      Could use more trustworthy manager period.

    2. "Dependable Job"

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      Current Employee - Server/Bartender in Kingsland, GA
      Current Employee - Server/Bartender in Kingsland, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Cracker Barrel part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      If you work hard and communicate with the GM you’ll “generally” get the shifts that work best for you. At our location the managers and GM have all been there many years, they’re friendly and do their best to create a family amongst us all. Day shift makes great money and if you have a great attitude your tips hit about 20%.

      Cons

      It’s a tight fit on the line, the plates are HEAVY, no tray stands, and the lazy servers know the hard working ones will pick up the slack because we know it’s not just the atmosphere at my table that effects my tip it’s your table too.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to care and show you’ll do anything we are required to do.

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    3. "Server"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Cracker Barrel part-time

      Pros

      Good coworkers and friendly customers. Good tips for the most part.

      Cons

      Can end up doing side work, etc in the restaurant hours after your shift ends.

    4. "Fast Pace, Rude Management"

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      Current Employee - Server/Waiter
      Current Employee - Server/Waiter
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Cracker Barrel part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good Tips, flexible schedules, good company morals

      Cons

      black out dates for taking time off, demanding management,

    5. "Associate manager"

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      Former Employee - Associate Manager in El Paso, TX
      Former Employee - Associate Manager in El Paso, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Cracker Barrel full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Opportunities for internal advancement. Great benefits. Amazing company. Offers continued education.

      Cons

      Flexing schedule. Open 364 days year. Must work or be available all holidays.

      Advice to Management

      Treat others with dignity and respect.

    6. "Server"

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      Current Employee - Server in Gardendale, AL
      Current Employee - Server in Gardendale, AL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Cracker Barrel part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible hours besides weekend
      Helpful management

      Cons

      Required to work almost every weekend

    7. "Associate manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Good money, and training

      Cons

      Long, long days, a lot of stores under staffed to make labor

    8. "Pretty good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I have been working at Cracker Barrel part-time

      Pros

      Friendly management, usually nice guests, and good atmosphere

      Cons

      Sometimes the money/ hours aren't there and guests can be difficult

    9. "manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Lebanon, TN
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Lebanon, TN

      I worked at Cracker Barrel full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      very structured company and great training

      Cons

      long hours on some weeks

    10. "Cook"

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      Former Employee - General Manager in Atlanta, GA
      Former Employee - General Manager in Atlanta, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Cracker Barrel part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great team environment and enthusiasm.

      Cons

      Communication failures between kitchen and dining room.

      Advice to Management

      Work more with employees and mentor instead of watching the quicksand take you down.

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