Restaurant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision on Day 1

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance

401k with company match at 90 days

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% discount on Cracker Barrel items

Annual merit increase opportunities

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Associate Manager to blend people leadership with restaurant management, delivering exceptional guest experiences and solid business results.

You will oversee front- and back-of-house operations and collaborate across teams. This role offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a supportive organization dedicated to hospitality and community.

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

• Lead store operations including front- and back-of-house responsibilities
• Deliver excellent guest and employee experiences while driving business results
• Provide people leadership and develop team members
• Enjoy home office support on a 24/7 basis to help you succeed

Skills

Restaurant management

People leadership

Customer service

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

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

Compensation and Bonuses

• 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.

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.

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.