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Restaurant Manager at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store No longer available $19 - $23/hour

Job Description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether youre greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small.Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together.So, join our team and find your place, because here were all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

As a Cracker Barrel Restaurant Manager, youre not just running a restaurant, youre a leader who focuses on the people and the place. Youll oversee both font-and back-of-house operations, ensuring our guest and team members know that we are committed to Always Serving Up More Than a Meal. With your leadership, youll coach and develop your team, manage inventory, and deliver on the kind of guest experience were known for. Backed by the right tools and training, youll set the example and inspire your team to share the goodness of country hospitality.

So if youre someone who.

  • Leads with care, making sure both employees and guests feel valued

  • Thrives managing the full restaurant experience from kitchen flow to front-of-house service

  • Balances operational focus with people-first leadership

  • Stays cool under pressure and encourages your team through busy shifts

  • Believes hospitality is a team effort that starts with strong leadership

  • Has 2-5+ years of successful restaurant management experience, including 1 year of Cracker Barrel experience

  • Can work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts), including holidays and weekends as needed

  • Has a valid drivers license

come on in, weve been expecting you!

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

  • Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary Annual Merit Increase Opportunities Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

  • Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1 Life Insurance and Disability Coverage Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

  • Grow and Thrive Your Way: Over 90% of General Manager and District Managers openings are filled internally Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development

  • Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

  • Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days Employee Stock Purchase Program

  • More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

Pay Range: $19.23 - $23.53

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots always serving up more than a meal.

See for yourself. Apply now.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

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      $40k - $48k is below typical pay for Food Service Managers nationally

      National salary averages
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      ↓ 33% vs typical mid-level
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      $42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $105k

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