Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision on Day

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Restaurant Associate Manager in the Dayton area. You will lead front- and back-of-house operations, deliver exceptional guest and employee experiences, and drive store results with support from a 24/7 home office.

This role emphasizes people leadership and hands-on store management. The position requires 2+ years of restaurant management, willingness to work 50 hours weekly, and availability for holidays/weekends, with a focus on hospitality and driving performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience required.
• Strong leadership and guest service focus.
• Willing to work 50 hours per week including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front- and back-of-house operations to ensure smooth store performance.
• Lead and develop team members to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Support store objectives and drive business results with home office resources.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Why Cracker Barrel

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

As a Restaurant Associate Manager, you’ll combine your passion for people and restaurant management skills to deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results. They say variety is the spice of life, and we agree! Our Restaurant Associate Managers are people leaders and execute all store operations including front‑and back‑of‑house responsibilities. With home office support available to you on a 24/7 basis, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

What You’ll Need

• 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

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Merit Increase Opportunities | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Care for Your Well‑being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1 | Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Development: Nearly 100% internal promotion for General Managers and District Managers openings | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items

About Us

For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.