It's like a love-hate relationship! - Am Restaurant Server Cracker Barrel Employee Review

3.0
8 Nov 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Really Good money to be made during the months of November-January If you need to pick up extra days for extra money, you can Some good managers out there Cracker Barrel can get busy, so they keep you moving, day goes by faster, the more busy they are Good benefits if your a Par 4... also like the whole Par system Good job for someone coming out of high school

Cons

Some guest can be rude, you have to ignore it Some guest may not tip, you have to ignore it you may be scheduled until 3pm, but won't be leaving at 3pm, it varies. so no exact time you will leave for the day, or night the money you make varies, never know how much you can or can not make for a week walking, walking, and more walking any resturant work is not easy not a good job/career for long term I would recommend this job to a friend, but would tell them not to stay too long, this job can get frustrating at times, and you are very tired after a long day at the Barrel

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most coworkers were genuinely great to work with and made shifts more enjoyable. * The guest interaction and serving aspect of the job is something I personally enjoy. * Some shifts could be positive depending on staffing and team on duty.

Cons

*Management was often unprofessional with inconsistent communication and expectations. * Certain coworker behavior occasionally affected morale and created a less positive work environment. * There was a noticeable blame culture where issues were not handled in a constructive way. * In my experience, bringing up workplace concerns or uncomfortable situations did not always feel welcomed or supported, and it sometimes felt like speaking up led to negative attention. * Scheduling and hours were inconsistent, making it hard to rely on stable income. * Inconsistent scheduling sometimes resulted in difficult shift patterns, including working split doubles (such as 9–3 followed by a 4–close shift), which often meant not getting out until around 10:30 PM and then repeating the pattern on consecutive days. * Training was limited, and expectations were often unclear, which made the job more stressful than it needed to be. * In my experience, HR concerns or formal complaints did not feel like they were taken seriously or addressed in a meaningful way.

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