Hospitality-Driven Restaurant Manager | Lead & Grow

Cracker Barrel; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Well-being benefits (medical, dental,

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount 35%

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Restaurant Associate Manager to blend leadership with restaurant operations, delivering outstanding guest and employee experiences while driving business results. You’ll oversee front- and back-of-house tasks with support from home office to ensure success.

The role requires 2+ years of management in a restaurant setting, a willingness to work 50 hours weekly, and flexibility for holidays and weekends, plus a customer‑focused, caring attitude and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Ability and willingness to work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts).
• Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• A caring attitude with a dedication to hospitality.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results.
• Execute all store operations including front- and back-of-house responsibilities.
• Collaborate with home office support to succeed in daily tasks.

Skills

People leadership

Hospitality

Guest experience

Operations management

Job description

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Restaurant Associate Manager to blend leadership with restaurant operations, delivering outstanding guest and employee experiences while driving business results. You’ll oversee front- and back-of-house tasks with support from home office to ensure success.

The role requires 2+ years of management in a restaurant setting, a willingness to work 50 hours weekly, and flexibility for holidays and weekends, plus a customer‑focused, caring attitude and a valid driver’s