Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel is a beloved American restaurant and retail chain that has been serving guests since 1969. Renowned for its warm hospitality, delicious homestyle food, and unique retail offerings, Cracker Barrel provides an experience that goes beyond just a meal. The company has become a gathering place where friends and families can reconnect, enjoy hearty meals, and explore a variety of country-themed gifts and goods. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, Cracker Barrel takes immense pride in its roots and commitment to quality service and community building. The company is recognized for fostering a culture where every employee and guest is treated like family, reflecting genuine care and respect in every interaction.

As a Cracker Barrel Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading both the front-of-house and back-of-house operations. This position involves overseeing the entire restaurant experience to ensure that guests not only enjoy exceptional food but also warm, welcoming service that embodies the brand’s core value of "Always Serving Up More Than a Meal." Your leadership is crucial in fostering a positive, team-oriented environment where employees feel valued and motivated to deliver their best. You will be responsible for coaching and developing your team to enhance their skills and advance their careers, managing inventory efficiently, and maintaining smooth restaurant operations throughout busy shifts.

The role demands a strong leader who can balance operational efficiency with a people-first approach. You will be the example your team looks to during hectic periods, ensuring calm and steady service while encouraging teamwork and mutual support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the nuances of restaurant management from kitchen dynamics to guest services, and believes that great hospitality is a result of strong leadership and collaboration. This is a full-time position requiring flexible availability, including the ability to work fifty hours per week across five ten-hour shifts, with hours that may include holidays and weekends.

Competitive pay with opportunities for merit increases and quarterly bonuses underline Cracker Barrel’s recognition of hard work and dedication. Comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, and employee assistance programs are available from day one. In addition, there are opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and a clear path for career advancement since the company successfully promotes from within, filling the majority of management roles internally.

The company culture emphasizes belonging and support from the very beginning. New hires receive extensive onboarding, ongoing training, and participate in recognition programs and team events that cultivate a sense of community. Employee perks extend beyond the workplace, including a 35 percent discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items and special discounts on services like travel and cell phones, reinforcing the company’s commitment to its team.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. The company ensures all qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or any other protected status.

If you are ready to lead in a company that values both its people and its guests, and if you have the passion and experience for restaurant management, Cracker Barrel invites you to apply and join their team of dedicated professionals who are all in good company.