Very hard work and not a lot of coworkers with much in the way of a good work ethic. - Backup Cook Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
2 Sept 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Very good management and somewhat fun to work with. I received couple of awards and thanks. You don't usually get any recognision in most places.

Cons

Long hours and so many other employees don't care if they set other people up for failure. The other workers care more about themselves then they do anyone else.

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great career with a reliable schedule and pay.

Cons

High stress environment with some physical adjustments.

2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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