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careers
bring your passion. build your future.
At Cracker Barrel we serve up more than a job — we believe in building futures. With dedicated training, room to advance, and a team committed to helping you get there, your next chapter starts here. Let’s thrive and grow together!
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Opportunity in Every Role
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Guest Hospitality & Retail
Search JobsWhether you're welcoming guests, serving them a delicious meal, or helping them pick out a gift from our store, your role goes beyond being a friendly face. You're the heart of the experience, and every interaction is the chance to make someone's day.
Guest Hospitality Roles
- Server
- Host
- To-Go Hospitality
- Restaurant Shift Lead
- Guest Services and Sales
Retail Roles
- Retail Sales
- Retail Shift Lead
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Culinary & Kitchen
Search JobsWhether you're flipping pancakes, turning tables, or keeping the heart of the house humming, you'll be part of the team that serves up the goodness of country hospitality.
Culinary & Kitchen Roles
- Cook
- Dishwasher
- Night Maintenance
- Busser
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Restaurant & Retail Management
Search JobsMentor, motivate, make the moment — it’s all in a day’s work. Every shift is a chance to grow your team while building a career you can be proud of.
Restaurant Management Roles
- Associate Manager
- Senior Associate Manager
- General Manager
- Restaurant District Manager
- Restaurant Regional Director
- Restaurant Regional Vice President
Retail Management Roles
- Retail Manager
- Retail District Manager
- Retail Regional Director
- Retail Regional Vice President
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Store Support Center
Search JobsAt the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re thinking up big ideas, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day.
Store Support Center Roles
- Marketing and Creative Services
- Retail
- Logistics
- Operations
- IT
- Human Resources and Legal
- Strategic Sourcing
- Accounting
- Purchasing
- FP&A
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Distribution Center & Hotel
Search JobsPack, ship, and deliver country hospitality from our climate-controlled, tech-forward Distribution Center. It's just 15 minutes from our home base in Lebanon, TN.
Interested in hospitality? Join our Cedar Valley Inn team to create memorable stays for visitors to our Store Support Center.
Distribution Roles
- Customer Service
- DC Operations
- E-Commerce
- Human Resources
- Maintenance
- Logistics
- Loss Prevention
Hotel Roles
- Front Desk
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance/Shuttle driver
- Leadership roles
thrive your way
The skills you learn, the people you meet, the opportunities you have here — they all help you get from where you are to where you want to be — no matter what journey you’re on.
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Grow Your Way
Training programs for hourly advancement, and restaurant
and retail management -
Cracker Barrel University
Online programs that help develop your skills
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Promotion Culture
We like to promote from within, so you’ll have opportunities
to grow your career with us
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90%
Nearly all of our General Managers & District Managers have been promoted internally
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$1M+
Given to our team for tuition reimbursements and scholarships
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1,000+
Cracker Barrel University courses and 400 curriculums offered to our team
Rewards That Put You First
From feeling good to saving big, our benefits are designed with you in mind — at work and wherever life takes you.
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Medical Insurance on Day One
For all employees. Various plans are available based on your job and eligibility.
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Same Day Pay
Get your pay when you need it. You don't have to wait until payday.
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Retirement
We’re in invested in your financial future. We'll match a percentage of your 401(k) contributions after 90 days.
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Employee Stock Purchase Program
Buy Cracker Barrel shares through convenient payroll deductions.
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Employee Discount Market
Save on everything from auto to travel to technology through our Biscuit Perks program.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Study smart, get rewarded! We'll reimburse up to $1,000 yearly for grades of "B" or better. For eligible Management and Store Support Center employees.
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Professional Development
Comprehensive onboarding, training, and development programs designed to help you thrive in your role and beyond.
New to this? We've
got you.
Our training and development programs take you from “not sure yet” to “I’ve got this” in no time.
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Hourly
Earn your gold stars and rise through the ranks! Our PAR (Personal Achievement Responsibility) Program teaches you skills for every position. Collect stars on your apron as you grow from your first day to being a leader.
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Managers
Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or growing into your next one, our comprehensive Managers in Training (MIT) program sets you up for success. If you're in training more than 40 miles from home, we’ll take care of housing and a few meals too!
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Advanced Managers
Our 3-day intensive Cracker Barrel Business Program for top performers fast-tracks you to District Manager. Twice a year, we gather the best to learn, grow, and prepare for the next level.
Continue Learning
on Us
Over $1 million in scholarships and counting. We celebrate and reward our team members who shine in academics, work, and beyond.
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Ready to Be in
Good Company?