People-First Restaurant Manager: Lead & Grow

Cracker Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in the United States is hiring a Restaurant Associate Manager to combine people skills with restaurant management to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. You will lead store operations across front- and back-of-house with 24/7 home office support, ensuring smooth daily performance.

The role requires 2+ years of restaurant management, willingness to work five 10‑hour shifts per week, holidays, and weekends, a caring hospitality attitude,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and guest experiences as a Restaurant Associate Manager.
• Supervise front- and back-of-house teams with home office support available 24/7.

Skills

Restaurant management

Availability for 50 hours/week

Flexible scheduling

English fluency

Job description

Cracker Barrel in the United States is hiring a Restaurant Associate Manager to combine people skills with restaurant management to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. You will lead store operations across front- and back-of-house with 24/7 home office support, ensuring smooth daily performance.

The role requires 2+ years of restaurant management, willingness to work five 10‑hour shifts per week, holidays, and weekends, a caring hospitality attitude,