Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel • Gurnee, IL • 1d ago

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you're greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small.?Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together.?So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.??

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

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 font-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.

So if you're someone who....

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 your team through busy shifts

Believes hospitality is a team effort that starts with strong leadership

Has 2-5+ years of successful restaurant management experience, including 1 year of Cracker Barrel experience

Can work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts), including holidays and weekends as needed

Has a valid driver's license

... come on in, we've been expecting you!

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Merit Increase Opportunities | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

Grow and Thrive Your Way: Over 90% of General Manager and District Managers openings are filled internally| Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program?

More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

Pay Range: $19.23 - $23.53

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

See for yourself. Apply now.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

They say you are the company you keep-And at Cracker Barrel we take that seriously.

Bringing together folks who share a sense of pride in their work, and joy in hospitality. While building teams where everyone can see how much their contribution is valued.

Because making a difference in someone's life can feel big-But it's often the smallest moments that make the deepest impact.

We're all in this together-to make a real difference for our guests, every day.

That's why, at Cracker Barrel, you're all in good company.

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more-somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots-always serving up more than a meal.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.

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