LOVED this job. If you love always being busy, love people & love this atmosphere then this is your dream job. - Retail Manager Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Oct 23, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Salary & benefits; fun and exciting atmosphere; working alongside the restaurant is a plus. Lots of unusual products & display methods.

Cons

It could be Crazy busy during meal times & holidays. High expectations w/ not enough labor hours. Not enough space for high numbers of customers during peak hours.

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Cracker Barrel Response
8y
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the unique environment that we offer our retail employees, by having the restaurant to drive guest traffic.

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5.0
Apr 1, 2026
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Pros

Very positive work environment! Lots of room for growth

Cons

Short shifts and it can be hard to get more hours

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Cracker Barrel Response
2mo
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
Recommend
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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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