Question 1

Is Cracker Barrel a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Cracker Barrel has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 8,553 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 50% of employees would recommend working at Cracker Barrel to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cracker Barrel have been left by employees working as District Manager, Togo Specialist and Retail Shift Leader.

Question 2

Does Cracker Barrel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cracker Barrel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cracker Barrel. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Cracker Barrel?

Accepted Answer

50% of Cracker Barrel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Cracker Barrel 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cracker Barrel?

Accepted Answer

Server (1693), Server/Waiter (683), Retail Sales Associate (502), Hostess (408), Associate Manager (227), Dishwasher (209), Host (175), Server/Waitress (155), Cashier (151), General Manager (138), Grill Cook (130), Waitress (127), Host/Hostess (120), Manager (105), Line Cook (98)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Cracker Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good pay and very fun" ((in 442 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great I could make decent money just working the weekends Discount to the store" ((in 440 reviews)); "Flexible with hours to a certain extent; good money if you put in the work" ((in 410 reviews)); "Honestly the only good thing I experienced were some great coworkers till they decided not to be anymore." ((in 407 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and very friendly" ((in 241 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Cracker Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The management is bad and stressful" ((in 814 reviews)); "Associate managers are hired by HR and the district manager with no input from the GM." ((in 470 reviews)); "Long hours and so many other employees don't care if they set other people up for failure." ((in 306 reviews)); "No breaks and must work long shift on holidays" ((in 73 reviews)); "All holidays are mandatory however we are closed on Christmas" ((in 59 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Cracker Barrel layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cracker Barrel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cracker Barrel in 2026.

Question 8

What Cracker Barrel locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Fairmont, Lake City, Wilson, Los Angeles, Berea, Harlingen, Longview, Florence, Clinton, Olathe

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