Retail Store District Manager

Cracker Barrel; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual merit increase

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

401k company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% employee discount

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Retail District Manager in the United States to drive operational excellence across multiple stores. You will lead district teams, translate data into action, and push for strong financial results while upholding guest-service standards.

You will routinely visit stores, manage profitability, and partner with Restaurant District Managers to align on guest experience and brand standards. Travel within the district and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of management experience with at least 2 years in Retail Management at Cracker Barrel.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned district.
• Willingness and ability to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Retail Managers and hourly employees across the district.
• Analyze store metrics and trends to set goals and drive improvements.
• Visit stores regularly to assess performance and support the team.
• Manage profitability by controlling expenses and optimizing inventory and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Accountability

People-first leadership

Data-driven decision making

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 - You'll Make the Moment

At Cracker Barrel, our retail experience is more than shopping - it's a memory that guests take home. As a Retail District Manager, you will drive operational excellence, support store performance, and develop future leaders across multiple stores. You'll lead your district to strong financial results while ensuring every store delivers the goodness of country hospitality.

District Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Retail Managers and hourly retail employees across your district

• Use business metrics and sales trends to set clear goals and drive measurable improvement in each store

• Partner with your Restaurant District Manager counterpart to ensure alignment on guest experience, cleanliness, and brand standards

Manage Store Performance

• Analyze inventory performance, guest traffic, and sales conversion to maximize profitability

• Regularly visit each store in your district to assess performance, ensure operational excellence, and support your team firsthand

• Maintain a healthy profit/loss ratio in every gift shop by managing expenses and identifying opportunities for growth

So if you're someone who...

• Builds strong teams through coaching, accountability, and inspiration

• Thinks big-picture while staying grounded in the details

• Knows how to turn data into action and action into results

• Leads with hospitality, integrity, and a people-first mindset

• Thrives on connection and seeing your stores shine

• Has at least 5 years of management experience with at least 2 years of Retail Management experience at Cracker Barrel

• Is willing and able to travel within your assigned district

• Is willing and able to work holidays and weekends as needed

... then this role just might be your next step.

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Merit Increase Opportunities | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Over 90% of General Manager and District Managers openings are filled internally| Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

• Culture of Belonging : Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

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.

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.