More internal opportunities - Server/Skill Trainer Cracker Barrel Employee Review

3.0
Jul 9, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits and competitive salary. Lots of long term employees. Flexible schedules which allow you to go to school.

Cons

Once you attain the highest level for your current position it is very hard to cross-train and learn other positions in order to move up within the company itself. Makes management hard to achieve

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5.0
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Pros

Enjoyed management and my coworkers

Cons

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2.0
Jun 3, 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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