Host/Hostess applicants have rated the interview process at Cracker Barrel with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Host/Hostess roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 78 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cracker Barrel overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cracker Barrel as a Host/Hostess according to 78 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 43%
Background check: 18%
Drug test: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
Skills test: 6%
Personality test: 5%
Phone interview: 2%
Other: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. I interviewed at Cracker Barrel (Newport News, VA) in Sep 2017
Interview
I applied online and got an email the next day that said to call the store to set up an interview time. I had an interview the next day. I sat and waited at a table for about 10 min. for the manager. The interview lasted about 15 min. The manager was very bold and outspoken and not very friendly. This was the most negative interview experience I've ever had.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Can I trust you to do the job if you're at the host stand by yourself?
Quick conversation about my experience - I had none. Ended abruptly when the manager needed to return to the kitchen. I got a call roughly two weeks later. I would not work there again.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cracker Barrel (Texas City, TX) in Mar 2025
Interview
Very nice manager who interviewed me and he asked questions that were reasonable for the position I was trying to obtain. I did not end up working at that establishment, but it left a good taste in my mouth.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Cracker Barrel (Spring Hill, FL)
Interview
it was fine ,feels like your talking to a friend but it was a short interview process ,half way through they said they hired someone for the position so it was a waste of time
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
decide yourself,why do you wanna work here ,any prior experience