Dependable Job - Server/Bartender Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Sep 19, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you work hard and communicate with the GM you’ll “generally” get the shifts that work best for you. At our location the managers and GM have all been there many years, they’re friendly and do their best to create a family amongst us all. Day shift makes great money and if you have a great attitude your tips hit about 20%.

Cons

It’s a tight fit on the line, the plates are HEAVY, no tray stands, and the lazy servers know the hard working ones will pick up the slack because we know it’s not just the atmosphere at my table that effects my tip it’s your table too.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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