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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme. read more
Cracker Barrel Company Culture
Cracker Barrel Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Cracker Barrel's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BProfessional Development
BGender
C+Office Culture
C+Diversity
C-Cracker Barrel CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sandra Cochran
61 /100
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Diversity at Cracker Barrel
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Cracker Barrel have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cracker Barrel
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Cracker Barrel have rated Environment, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Cracker Barrel eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-30
Cracker Barrel employees are -30% more likely to recommend Cracker Barrel as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Cracker Barrel
Working at Cracker Barrel is rated below average by 1811 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cracker Barrel employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Cracker Barrel’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Bowling Green, KY. See below in detail how working at Cracker Barrel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cracker Barrel
C-
Overall Company Culture at Cracker Barrel is rated C-
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Bottom
30%
Cracker Barrel ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cracker Barrel Employee Reviews
Out of 2163 Cracker Barrel employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cracker Barrel improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 66% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 34% |
Positive Reviews From Cracker Barrel Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Just going into work and knowing that I'm gonna have so much support for my management that my coworkers are going to all work as a team and a pluses that the money is great as well and the guests that come in there, just love the establishment
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?That everybody is very supportive of each other from the first day I worked there. I felt like I was part of the family.
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was quick and simple, they made me feel very welcomed.
Constructive Feedback From Cracker Barrel Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If you want me cleaning and dusting all your nick necks l Iights,exta,or dust off your porch and rocking chairs get a latter and tools to do job get a blower that works i have 5 in my closet none work shoot I can't even get a toilet bow brush. I gave up asking. But getting told im not doing good
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Fix the tile uberder the grill it the most disgusting thing I have ever seen in my life I have so many pictures. You need to hire a person on the out side if the store team that randomly pops up and actually will look under grills and behind fryers after what I have seen here I never eat here
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication in the whole place
Cracker Barrel Company Information
Cracker Barrel Company Overview
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme.
Cracker Barrel Mission, Vision & Values
Cracker Barrel Mission Statement
At Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, it's always been about Pleasing People.
Cracker Barrel Values
- Respect
- Diversity of our workforce
| Headquarter | 305 Hartmann Dr. Lebanon, TN 37087 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.crackerbarrel.com |
| Founding Date | 1969 |
| Tel | 615-444-5533 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.crackerbarrel.com/careers |
Cracker Barrel Competitors
Cracker Barrel competitors include Darden Restaurants, Golden Corral, Dennys, and IHOP. Cracker Barrel ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cracker Barrel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Cracker Barrel Employees
1811 employees at Cracker Barrel have reviewed Cracker Barrel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1811 Cracker Barrel employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cracker Barrel are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Cracker Barrel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cracker Barrel are generally satisfied with their team. 1811 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Cracker Barrel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cracker Barrel believe the environment at Cracker Barrel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cracker Barrel is extremely fast. About 76% of the employees at Cracker Barrel work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cracker Barrel are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Cracker Barrel employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Cracker Barrel report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Cracker Barrel have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
76% of Cracker Barrel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Cracker Barrel employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
61% of Cracker Barrel employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Cracker Barrel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of Cracker Barrel employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Cracker Barrel - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cracker Barrel is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Cracker Barrel employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cracker Barrel KPIs and OKRs
At Cracker Barrel 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Cracker Barrel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 40 Cracker Barrel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 27 have said yes.
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Cracker Barrel CEO & Leadership
Cracker Barrel CEO - Sandra Cochran
61 /100
Sandra’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sandra in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Bowling Green, KY. Sandra Cochran’s employees rank Cracker Barrel in the Top 25% for Environment, in the Top 35% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Office Culture. Cochran is generally unpopular with Cracker Barrel employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cracker Barrel’s competitors, Sandra Cochran ranks below Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee.
Cracker Barrel Leadership
The Cracker Barrel Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Sandra Cochran, Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Richard Wolfson, and Senior Vice President Sourcing and Supply Chain Doug Couvillion
Sandra Cochran CEO / President
Sandra Cochran serves as the CEO / President of Cracker Barrel.
Richard Wolfson Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Richard Wolfson serves as the Senior Vice President - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Cracker Barrel. Richard... read more
Doug Couvillion Senior Vice President Sourcing and Supply Chain
Doug Couvillion serves as the Senior Vice President Sourcing and Supply Chain of Cracker Barrel. Doug started at Cracker... read more
Don Hoffman Senior Vice President Marketing
Don Hoffman serves as the Senior Vice President Marketing of Cracker Barrel. Don started at Cracker Barrel in Mar of... read more
Thomas Pate Officer and Vice President, Operations Administration & New Unit Openings
Thomas Pate serves as the Officer and Vice President, Operations Administration & New Unit Openings of Cracker Barrel.
Nick Flanagan SVP of Restaurant and Retail Operations
Nick Flanagan serves as the SVP of Restaurant and Retail Operations of Cracker Barrel.
Cindy Sasse Vice President Of Retail Operations
Cindy Sasse serves as the Vice President Of Retail Operations of Cracker Barrel. Cindy started at Cracker Barrel in Jan... read more
Jeff Sigel VP Marketing
Jeff Sigel serves as the VP Marketing of Cracker Barrel. Jeff started at Cracker Barrel in Jan of 2018. Jeff currently... read more
Donna Roberts VP Deputy General Counsel
Donna Roberts serves as the VP Deputy General Counsel of Cracker Barrel.
Cracker Barrel Salaries
How much does Cracker Barrel pay?
How much do people at Cracker Barrel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cracker Barrel is $133,452, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,371, or $62 per hour.
At Cracker Barrel, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,986 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,561 annually. Average Cracker Barrel salaries by department include: Engineering at $147,001, Legal at $194,793, Business Development at $157,418, and Finance at $105,745. Half of Cracker Barrel salaries are above $130,371.
940 employees at Cracker Barrel rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2858 ratings) while 917 employees at Cracker Barrel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 950 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cracker Barrel employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Admin Assistant, Financial Analyst, and HR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Cracker Barrel employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$133,452*
Average Compensation
$130,371*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cracker Barrel Salaries by City
Cracker Barrel Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cracker Barrel
Diverse employees at Cracker Barrel score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Cracker Barrel in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cracker Barrel across various culture dimensions.
At Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the ideals of fairness, mutual respect and equal opportunity for all people are at the core of our corporate culture and the driving force behind everything we do. Our holistic approach to diversity and inclusion helps facilitate and authenticate the relationships we have with our guests and suppliers, enabling us to effectively engage with the communities in which we serve. From each guest who walks through our doors to the diverse suppliers we do business with, we value what everyone brings to the table and believe that each person should be treated that way.,,
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Cracker Barrel Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Cracker Barrel PTO
Cracker Barrel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Cracker Barrel's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cracker Barrel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Cracker Barrel Careers
Cracker Barrel Jobs
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Candidates By Location
Columbus | 100% |
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Cracker Barrel Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Cracker Barrel's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Cracker Barrel? Employees are not so happy at Cracker Barrel and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Cracker Barrel employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 62% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Cracker Barrel?
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships75%
Answered by 4 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult27%
Somewhat Difficult13%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships40%
Answered by 15 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cracker Barrel
What is Cracker Barrel address?
Cracker Barrel location is at 305 Hartmann Dr.
Who is the CEO of Cracker Barrel?
Cracker Barrel CEO is Sandra Cochran, their score by employees is 61
What is Cracker Barrel eNPS?
The eNPS for Cracker Barrel is -30
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Cracker Barrel?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 180k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Cracker Barrel?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Cracker Barrel is 67k
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