Most of the time, I really enjoy working there. - Anonymous employee Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Dec 15, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary is good for work done. Our store is very much like a family. Some negative issues, but they are quickly handled and put aside . Very much into "if not helping a guest, help someone who is." Most of the managers are quick to praise for a job well done. Very patient with new comers to the job. Fun getting to know the regular guests and establishing a rapport with them.

Cons

Certain people appear to have a little more partiality shown to them, like not doing side work , but no correcting advice from the managers. Work distribution is a little unfair. Like Hosting emplyees help in the kitchen, dining room, and retail all the time, but servers and retail don't return the favor and management supports it. S few managers have trouble getting too caught up in the rush, they take out their frustrations by yelling and singling out workers to be chastised by listening to another worker's complaint when it isn't accurate.

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Pros

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Cons

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Cracker Barrel!
2.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Most coworkers were genuinely great to work with and made shifts more enjoyable. * The guest interaction and serving aspect of the job is something I personally enjoy. * Some shifts could be positive depending on staffing and team on duty.

Cons

*Management was often unprofessional with inconsistent communication and expectations. * Certain coworker behavior occasionally affected morale and created a less positive work environment. * There was a noticeable blame culture where issues were not handled in a constructive way. * In my experience, bringing up workplace concerns or uncomfortable situations did not always feel welcomed or supported, and it sometimes felt like speaking up led to negative attention. * Scheduling and hours were inconsistent, making it hard to rely on stable income. * Inconsistent scheduling sometimes resulted in difficult shift patterns, including working split doubles (such as 9–3 followed by a 4–close shift), which often meant not getting out until around 10:30 PM and then repeating the pattern on consecutive days. * Training was limited, and expectations were often unclear, which made the job more stressful than it needed to be. * In my experience, HR concerns or formal complaints did not feel like they were taken seriously or addressed in a meaningful way.

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