Q&A With Cracker Barrel Employees
Delivering an exceptional guest experience starts with our In-Store team. Every day, they bring our mission of pleasing people to life and provide a consistent home away from home experience for our guests. Our In-Store leadership teams and hourly employees receive best-in-class training and competitive compensation and benefits.
How employees describe working at Cracker Barrel
consistency with managers, everyone on the same page
Review from Sales Dept
I had a very satisfying experience
Review from Sales Dept
Working with the few co workers who could actually do their job right so when all of us had a shift together the place wouldn't be a mess.
Review from Product Dept
Everyone is so friendly and willing to help a team member out.
Review from Sales Dept
overall i have had a great experience with my company, i am paid fair and treated great
Review from Product Dept
What it's like to work at Cracker Barrel
- Cracker Barrel employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Cracker Barrel report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Cracker Barrel have 0 meetings
- 76% of Cracker Barrel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Cracker Barrel employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 61% of Cracker Barrel employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Cracker Barrel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 52% of Cracker Barrel employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Cracker Barrel Employees
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What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Cracker Barrel?
Hospitality, treat people the way you would want to be treated
Go along with all their fake passion
What perk or benefit should Cracker Barrel have?
Better Health insurance
Passion and integrity
What does the ideal candidate in the Sales department look like at Cracker Barrel?
Professional and knowledgeable, friendly and courtesy is a must .
We all look different except for the smile
What's the best part of your job at Cracker Barrel?
My guests!!!
Meeting new people
What kind of people succeed at Cracker Barrel?
People will passion for other people.
People who know people
How's the feedback proccess at Cracker Barrel?
Depends on who is giving it. My GM is fabulous, my RM is so worried about the DM, she can’t do her job great.
They say it's open door policy.But they talk more then they listen. Or they listen with no internet to help.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Cracker Barrel?
You must be available to work weekends. So, I don’t plan much social. If I do I always plan 3 weeks ahead.
No life
How flexible is your work schedule at Cracker Barrel?
Im very happy with my schedule
Not very much
What benefits does Cracker Barrel provide?
Good pay. Health insurance
401k. Paid vacations. Savings account. Discounts on car- motels etc.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Cracker Barrel?
I see it a lot at my store.
its very hard to switch
How's the work life balance at Cracker Barrel?
Not much balance
Depends on who you work with
What are your coworkers at Cracker Barrel like?
Good old boys club
Most are good. Some just don’t have good work ethics
What's the interview process like at Cracker Barrel?
It was a wonderful experience.
You will talk to a manager. If you pass that manager, you will be set up to interview with the GM
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Cracker Barrel?
The favoritism and how lost I would feel
The poor poor pay
How much diversity is there among employees at Cracker Barrel?
Half and half but the GM is of another country and favor the men
Plenty!!!!!
What's the office layout like at Cracker Barrel?
Small
One small office for 5 managers
How long do the interviews usually take at Cracker Barrel?
15 mins if that
20 minutes
What are company outings like at Cracker Barrel?
What outings?
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Cracker Barrel offer?
Amazing
What kinds of community outreach does Cracker Barrel participate in?
No clue
How often do employees get raises at Cracker Barrel?
You're funny
How are the career growth opportunities on the Sales team at Cracker Barrel?
Not many if only given 4hr shifts 2-3 day a week . Hire Full time employees .
How do you feel about Cracker Barrel's future?
Good I guess . Put more employees on Full time .
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Cracker Barrel?
Shouldnt be any difference . We're talking about children, then children come before anything . Do whats right for the children first. Help the family do what they need to do. The corporation will have a thankful employee who will be grateful for your caring about them . It will reflect in their performance in a positive way .
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Cracker Barrel?
Within a week at my location










