Busser

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Same day pay access

Health insurance eligibility day 1

Vacation time

Employee assistance program

PAR training program

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discounts on Cracker Barrel items

Team events

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is hiring Bussers in Cicero, IL to help create a welcoming dining atmosphere. You will clear and reset tables, assist the dining room team, and contribute to a smooth, memorable guest experience.

No restaurant experience? We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Compensation is competitive with weekly pay and benefits starting day one, plus growth opportunities through structured training and company programs.

Qualifications

• No restaurant experience required.
• Willingness to learn hospitality and teamwork.
• Customer-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Clears and resets tables to create a clean, welcoming dining environment.
• Supports the dining room team to keep service flowing smoothly.
• Assists in setting the stage for new memories and guest experiences.
• Keeps organized and moves with purpose to help the team.
• Acts with a team-first mindset and is ready to help as needed.

Job description

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 Every great dining experience starts with a table that’s clean, comfortable, and ready to welcome guests in - that’s where you come in.
• As a Busser, you help set the tone for hospitality from the very beginning.
• You’re doing more than clearing tables, you’re resetting the stage for new memories to be made.
• Working closely with the dining room team, you’ll keep things moving smoothly, helping create the kind of experience guests remember long after the meal is over.
• Spots what needs doing and jumps in to help
• Feels proud of making things better for others
• Stays organized and moves with purpose
• Brings a team-first mindset … come on in, we’ve been expecting you!
• No restaurant experience? No worries. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Good Work Deserves Good Pay:

• Competitive pay every week
• Same day pay access

Support That Goes Beyond the Clock:

• Health insurance eligibility on day 1 – Full and Part-time employees
• Vacation time
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Grow and Thrive Your Way:

• Growth and development opportunitiesbegin Day 1 with our industry-leading PAR training program
• 401k plan with company matching contributions at 90 days
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

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

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: $16.00 - $17.25

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.

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.