On the fence - Anonymous employee Cracker Barrel Employee Review

3.0
Mar 28, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Most people that work there are very helpful, and the management team is wonderful. There are good opportunities for advancement if you're a hard worker. Environment is very fast paced which can be a pro or con. Flexible scheduling if you notify them in advance. Can have good hours, but after christmas is VERY slow (but that's everywhere).

Cons

Can be long shifts with little to no break, more often then not there's not time for a break. They dont tell you that you are expected to work passed your cut time if they're really busy. Dont expect to see to much of your family on the holidays, they're extremely busy and its all hands on deck with little to no exception. You can be cut early if they're not making projected sales, but most times they dont call in extra help when busy, they expect you to keep up and make due.

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Cons

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Pros

This job is great overall and I really attribute a lot of the positive atmosphere to the retail manger! Lazondra is the best! She is incredibly kind, encouraging, and understanding! You’ll feel very welcome starting here! She wants the best for the store, but also the best for you as a person! She’s also definitely not afraid to get out there and help out the team! Love her!

Cons

Sometimes it’s a little slow work wise, not that the restaurant itself is slow, but you can only refold the same shirt and check on the same shoppers so many times.

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