Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel is a well-established restaurant chain that has been serving customers for over 50 years. Known for its unique blend of Southern country charm, home-style cooking, and friendly hospitality, Cracker Barrel has grown to more than 600 stores across multiple states in the USA, with a workforce of over 70,000 team members. The company takes pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment not only to guests but also to their employees, making it a place where people feel valued, respected, and part of a caring community. Cracker Barrel combines the traditional values of comfort food and southern hospitality with strong growth and development opportunities for its staff, ensuring their associates can build meaningful and lasting careers. The emphasis is always on delivering memorable experiences around the table and beyond, making every role important in crafting these moments.

The role of Restaurant Associate Manager at Cracker Barrel centers on a passion for people and excellence in restaurant management. This full-time position demands a diverse skill set as the manager oversees both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring an outstanding guest experience while driving business results. A typical workweek involves about 50 hours, often split into five 10-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends as necessary. The Associate Manager plays a critical leadership role, modeling exceptional hospitality and care for both customers and team members. They act as the backbone of the store's operations, coordinating daily tasks, motivating staff, and maintaining the high standards that Cracker Barrel is known for. Support is robust, with home office assistance available 24/7 to ensure the manager is equipped with the right tools and guidance to succeed. This role is not just a job but a career launching pad, with nearly 100% internal promotion rates for General Manager and District Manager positions, highlighting the company’s commitment to internal growth and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates are those who are dedicated to hospitality, have successful prior restaurant management experience, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The position also offers a competitive annual salary with bonus potential, comprehensive benefits starting from day one, and multiple incentives aimed at career advancement and well-being. Cracker Barrel fosters an inclusive workplace environment, championing equal opportunity employment without discrimination of any kind, which reflects their strong values around community, care, and respect.