Cracker Barrel - A great Corporate Environment without great pay & benefits - Anonymous employee Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Apr 11, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-The people who work at the home office are incredible. -The restaurant industry is constantly changing which in turn keeps the job fresh. -High standards of accountability. -Team driven atmosphere. -Willing to promote you when you are ready, not because you have been there for x years.

Cons

-401K match is well below other companies in the area -Very against working from home -Salary is below industry standards as well as other companies in the area. Cracker Barrel refuses to recognize that they are competing for talent in Nashville, not Lebanon.

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Cracker Barrel Response
8y
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad you enjoy the company culture and environment at our Home Office. We do understand that we are competing for talent with Nashville, and appreciate your feedback here as it pertains to improvements that we can make.

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5.0
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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
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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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