Restaurant Manager: Lead Team & Guest Experience

Cracker Barrel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual merit increase

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Exclusive biscuit perks

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, delivering the warm, country-hospitality guest experience the brand is known for. You will coach and develop your team, manage inventory, and set the standard for hospitality and operational excellence.

You will guide a team through busy shifts, balance people-first leadership with operational focus, and work a typical 50-hour week including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Ability to manage front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Must be able to coach and develop a team and deliver strong guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Coach and develop team members and manage staff scheduling.
• Monitor inventory and costs to ensure profitable operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

People leadership

Operations management

Customer service focus

Shift management

Job description

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, delivering the warm, country-hospitality guest experience the brand is known for. You will coach and develop your team, manage inventory, and set the standard for hospitality and operational excellence.

You will guide a team through busy shifts, balance people-first leadership with operational focus, and work a typical 50-hour week including holidays and weekends.