Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel is a beloved American restaurant and retail company established in 1969. Known for offering a unique blend of Southern country cooking and old-time culture, Cracker Barrel provides an inviting atmosphere where guests enjoy hearty meals and discover a variety of unique gift and novelty items. The company boasts a strong national presence with over 70,000 team members working across numerous locations nationwide. Cracker Barrel emphasizes more than just food—it aims to create memorable moments with hospitality that makes every guest feel at home. This legacy of warm welcomes, delicious comfort food, and genuine human connection has helped Cracker Barrel maintain a distinguished reputation as a cornerstone of American dining and hospitality.

The role of a Restaurant Manager at Cracker Barrel is pivotal to upholding the company’s standards of excellence both in customer service and operational efficiency. As a leader, the Restaurant Manager oversees all front-of-house and back-of-house activities, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. Beyond managing inventory and handling daily operational processes, the manager serves as a key motivator and coach for their team members, inspiring them to deliver the brand’s signature country hospitality. This position requires balancing an operational focus with people-first leadership, emphasizing the importance of making both employees and guests feel valued and appreciated.

Working as a Cracker Barrel Restaurant Manager means embracing a dynamic and rewarding environment. The manager takes ownership of the restaurant’s flow, from the kitchen’s food production to the guest interaction at the front. They lead by example and cultivate a positive work culture even during busy shifts, confidently managing high-pressure situations while encouraging team collaboration. The role demands someone with 2-5 years of successful restaurant management experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to commit to a 50-hour workweek, including weekends and holidays when necessary. This full-time position provides a competitive annual salary, annual merit increases, quarterly bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Cracker Barrel fosters growth and development opportunities, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within. The company supports professional advancement through tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Additionally, the organization maintains a culture of belonging—providing onboarding, continuous training, development programs, employee recognition, and social events to build a supportive community. Benefits like medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation, and a 401k plan with company matching further contribute to an attractive employee experience.

Joining Cracker Barrel means becoming part of a team dedicated to consistently delivering "more than a meal." It offers the chance to step into a leadership role where you can impact both the guests’ dining experience and the growth of the employees you lead. Inspired by its rich heritage and community focus, the company continuously seeks leaders who are compassionate, resilient, and committed to hospitality as a team effort. If you have a passion for restaurant management and a desire to work in an environment that values tradition, people, and performance, Cracker Barrel invites you to apply and find your place among the good company that has been flourishing for decades.