Question 1

Does Cracker Barrel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cracker Barrel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cracker Barrel. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Cracker Barrel?

Accepted Answer

49% of Cracker Barrel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Cracker Barrel 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cracker Barrel?

Accepted Answer

Server (1696), Server/Waiter (685), Retail Sales Associate (503), Hostess (409), Associate Manager (227), Dishwasher (209), Host (176), Server/Waitress (156), Cashier (152), General Manager (139), Grill Cook (131), Waitress (127), Host/Hostess (120), Manager (105), Line Cook (98)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Cracker Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people I worked with were great I could make decent money just working the weekends Discount to the store" ((in 436 reviews)); "Good pay and very fun" ((in 428 reviews)); "Flexible with hours to a certain extent; good money if you put in the work" ((in 414 reviews)); "Honestly the only good thing I experienced were some great coworkers till they decided not to be anymore." ((in 410 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and they are helpful" ((in 207 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Cracker Barrel according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Management is poor and very dishonest" ((in 807 reviews)); "Managers are rude and over" ((in 461 reviews)); "Long hours and so many other employees don't care if they set other people up for failure." ((in 307 reviews)); "Long stressful days with no breaks" ((in 83 reviews)); "Way too much favoritism that rises right to the top of District and Regional Management." ((in 63 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Cracker Barrel redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cracker Barrel redundancy and their outlook for job security at Cracker Barrel in 2026.

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Plenty of hours of opportunity

Easy job with good pay, but limited support

Good pay and nice coworkers, but management is awful

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