Server/grill cook - Shift Leader/Server/Trainer/Grill Cook Cracker Barrel Employee Review

3.0
Oct 30, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Employee discounts is always an advantage 50% of meal while on clock. Depending on your PAR level you get 10, 25 or up to 35% off clock. One of the best thing that kept me with the company for many years is the easy transfer. So whenever I had to move cities/state I still had a job! Company allows much flexibility with scheduling.

Cons

You are rarely out at schedule time. For new employees you may not even be kept for your short full shift. Sometimes you may have to cross train into another position just to get your desired hours.

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Pros

Great career with a reliable schedule and pay.

Cons

High stress environment with some physical adjustments.

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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