Is Cracker Barrel a good company to work for as a Server, Server-Trainer?

Server, Server-Trainer professionals working at Cracker Barrel have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 40 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Cracker Barrel employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Server, Server-Trainer Jobs at Cracker Barrel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Server, Server-Trainer interview questions at Cracker Barrel .

Does Cracker Barrel pay Server, Server-Trainer employees well?

Server, Server-Trainer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Cracker Barrel with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 40 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 47.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Server, Server-Trainer salaries at Cracker Barrel.

How happy are Server, Server-Trainer professionals working at Cracker Barrel?

15% of Server, Server-Trainer employees at Cracker Barrel would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 77% in the past 12 months. Server, Server-Trainer professionals have also rated Cracker Barrel with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.7 rating for culture and values and 2.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cracker Barrel?

Server (1701) , Server/Waiter (688) , Retail Sales Associate (503) , Hostess (408) , Associate Manager (227) , Dishwasher (210) , Host (176) , Server/Waitress (156) , Cashier (152) , General Manager (139) , Grill Cook (131) , Waitress (127) , Host/Hostess (121) , Manager (105) , Line Cook (98)

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

"Good pay and very fun" ((in 442 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great I could make decent money just working the weekends Discount to the store" ((in 437 reviews)); "Flexible with hours to a certain extent; good money if you put in the work" ((in 413 reviews)); "Honestly the only good thing I experienced were some great coworkers till they decided not to be anymore." ((in 404 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and very friendly" ((in 228 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and very dishonest" ((in 815 reviews)); "Managers are rude and over work their employees" ((in 467 reviews)); "Long hours and so many other employees don't care if they set other people up for failure." ((in 298 reviews)); "Long shifts with no breaks" ((in 78 reviews)); "Way too much favoritism that rises right to the top of District and Regional Management." ((in 70 reviews))

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Cracker Barrel Server, Server-Trainer reviews

3.9

15% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Julie Masino

Not enough data to show CEO approval

93% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.7

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.4

Career opportunities

2.2

Senior management

1.7

Culture & values

Server/Trainer employees have rated Cracker Barrel with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Server/Trainer professionals have a good working experience there. Cracker Barrel is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Server/Trainer professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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40 reviews

3.0

Feb 9, 2026

What you'd expect

Server, server-trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money was decent compared to other locations around

Cons

Stupid articulate rules that don't make sense but "consistency" is more important than logic.

4.0

Jan 29, 2026

Fine job for college

Server trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, fun staff, easy hours

Cons

Rude customers are about the only ones Cracker Barrel still has

4.0

Jan 28, 2025

Teenage Dream

Server/trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good money and easy enough. Good for a first time job or college student.

Cons

Management will through you to the wolves. Still stuck in the “customer is always right” mindset.

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