Restaurant Manager

About the role

As a Cracker Barrel Restaurant Manager, you’re not just running a restaurant, you’re a leader who focuses on the people and the place. You’ll oversee both front‑and back‑of‑house operations, ensuring our guest and team members know that we are committed to Always Serving Up More Than a Meal. With your leadership, you’ll coach and develop your team, manage inventory, and deliver on the kind of guest experience we’re known for. Backed by the right tools and training, you’ll set the example and inspire your team to share the goodness of country hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front‑ and back‑of‑house operations
• Coach and develop team members
• Manage inventory
• Deliver the guest experience Cracker Barrel is known for
• Set the example and inspire the team to share country hospitality

Requirements

• Leads with care, making sure both employees and guests feel valued
• Thrives managing the full restaurant experience from kitchen flow to front‑of‑house service
• Balances operational focus with people‑first leadership
• Stays cool under pressure and encourages the team through busy shifts
• Believes hospitality is a team effort that starts with strong leadership
• Has 2‑5+ years of successful restaurant management experience
• Can work 50 hours a week (five 10‑hour shifts), including holidays and weekends as needed
• Has a valid driver’s license

Pay

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus

Schedule

50 hours per week (five 10‑hour shifts), including holidays and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits effective day 1
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions after 90 days
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Recognition programs and employee events
• Over 90% of General Manager and District Manager openings filled internally
• 35% discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items
• Exclusive Biscuit Perks – discounts on home, travel, cell phones and more