I've been there for over 5 years, and the money you make depends on your willingness to pay attention to your tables! - Server, Expediter, Hostess, Skill Trainer Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Jun 6, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to make good money in the mornings and still have your nights to yourself Have multiple associate managers, so you're bound to like at least a couple of them Menu is pretty basic and doesn't change too much They do offer benefits and an employee discount

Cons

Customers are CHEAP. Do not expect 20% tips a majority of the time It literally will take almost 2 hours to be able to leave work because after you're taken off the floor, you still have to clean your tables, do your sidework, and roll a ridiculous amount of silverware If you do want to move up into a management position, it will take FOREVER and the pay is horrible for those promoted internally If you're a pretty girl, you will get sexually harrassed by patrons and management

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 3, 2026
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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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