DRESS CODE

Cracker Barrel’s image is that of an old, country general store, from the porches with rocking chairs to the
decorative fixtures on the inside. Our Guests also expect the dress and appearance of our Employees to be
consistent with this image. Because this is a service-oriented company:

• You must be in proper dress at all times

• Clothing must always be neat, pressed, and clean.

Here is a non-inclusive description of proper Cracker Barrel dress code, but remember that your store
Managers have final say on whether you are dressed properly.

Click the boxes below to learn more about each dress code category.

Dish/Night
Server
Maintenance
Host
Backup/Pantry
Retail Sales
Prep
GSS
Grill/Line
 Server, Host, Retail Sales, GSS
Click the images below to learn more about each dress code category.

Shirts Pants Shoes & Socks

Hair Jewelry, Nails, Tattoos

& Exceptions
 Shirts

• Solid Oxford material or Polo shirts, pastel colors of

Color Options:
white, pink, yellow, or blue.
Pink
• All but the top button must be buttoned.
Yellow

• Polo shirts:
White

Blue • Must not have colored borders or accents.

• Must not have prints or marled/heather fabric.

• May have a small brand logo on the chest if it is smaller

than 1”x1” (no logos of sports teams or other restaurants).

• Must not have logos on the sleeves or back.

• Oxford shirts:

• Must have button down collar.

• Must be tucked in.

• Long or short sleeves.

• If long sleeves are rolled - cuff must be rolled under, no

more than 2 cuffs or not at all.

• No silk, or frilled shirts are permitted.

• Turtlenecks that complement the uniform and match the

color of the oxford may be worn underneath (if
seasonally appropriate).
 Pants & Skirts
Pants:

Color Options: • Must be black, dark brown, khaki (tan) or navy

Black
blue, made of cotton or a cotton/ polyester
blend.
Khaki
• Pants may have inside or outside pockets.
Dark Brown
• Pant pockets may have outside stitching.
Navy
• No Cargo pants.

• If belt loops are on the pants, a dark leather (or

similar) belt must be worn.

• Belt loops can NOT be torn off the pants.

• The pants must reach the ankle bone.

Skirts:

• Females may wear knee-length skirts if black,

dark brown, khaki (tan) or navy blue, made of
cotton or a cotton/polyester blend.

• Only flesh tone hose can be worn.

• Socks are not permitted with skirts.

 Shoes & Socks
Shoes:

• Shoes must be solid in color and black,

brown, navy blue or burgundy.

• White shoes or cowboy boots are NOT

allowed.

• Shoes must have slip resistant soles.

• Croc Locks brand shoes are permissible as

long as they have slip resistant soles.

• No open toes, sides, or backs.

• No high heels.

Color Options: Socks:

White
Black
• Wear black, dark brown, light tan,
white or navy blue socks or flesh tone
Tan
hose.
Dark Brown
• Cracker Barrel branded socks from the
Navy Gear Store are also acceptable.
Hair

• Hair must be worn or styled so it does not fall in food

(when turning head from side to side, hair may not
cross shoulders).

• Hair colors must be natural looking – no bright or

unnatural colors (purple, pink, blue, green).

• Hair must be neatly combed.

• If hair touches the top of shoulders, it must be pulled

back off the shoulders.

• Long hair should be up in a ponytail. Further

restraints (braided, etc.) may be necessary for thicker
hair.

• Hair restraints (i.e. clasps, barrettes) must be

conservative, understated and consistent with
Cracker Barrel’s traditional appearance.
 Jewelry, Make-Up & Nails
Jewelry/Make-up:
• Females may wear make-up but not wear excessive make-up or ornamentation.
• Bracelets and visible body piercings, including facial piercings, are not allowed. Tongue piercings are permitted unless they
interfere with your ability to communicate clearly with guests.
• Medical information jewelry may be worn on a chain around the neck and must be tucked inside the shirt.
• One necklace may be worn on the inside of shirt or blouse.
• One ring per hand may be worn (wedding sets worn on one finger, count as one ring).
• Watches are allowed.
• Earrings may be worn but must match. Up to two earrings in each ear. No dangling earrings are allowed. Earrings must be no
larger than 1/2 inch in size (size of a dime). Gauges/plugs should be no bigger than 10mm or 00G or 3/8".
Nails:
• Fingernails must be neatly trimmed to a length of 1/8 of an inch past the fingertip and filed to avoid rough edges that are difficult to
clean.
• French manicure is allowed if it follows the 1/8 inch guideline.
• Professionally applied acrylic nails can be worn as long as they are kept in good condition and do not exceed the length
requirements, unless prohibited by local jurisdiction. Only clear polish or French Manicure can be worn. Colored Polish is not
permitted.

Tattoos & Exceptions

Tattoos:
• If you are a server or work in the dining room, we want the guest to be focused on you, not your body art. Tattoos should not be on
your face or throat.
• If you aren’t allowed to say it out loud, then your tattoos shouldn't say it either. Profane, lewd, hateful or obscene tattoos are not
permitted. Covering a tattoo with a Band-Aid is not permissible.

Exceptions:
• Concerns with regard to your ability to conform to the company's dress code requirements for any reason (including for disability or
religious reasons) should be raised with your direct supervisor or your Field HR Manager.
• Pregnant? Congratulations! Discuss with your manager or Field HR Manager soon-to-be-mom expectations (i.e. wearing a longer
shirt or stretchy materials).
 Grill/Line, Backup/Pantry,
Prep, Dish Maintenance

Click the images below to learn more about each dress code category.

Grill & Line Shirts Backup, Pantry Dish & Night

& Prep Shirts Maintenance Shirts

All Positions

Pants Shoes & Socks Hair & Aprons Jewelry, Nails, Tattoos
& Exceptions
 Shirts
Dish & Night Maintenance
Color Options: Rising Star and Par 1:
Pink • Oxford shirt in Pink, Yellow, and Blue (white shirts are NOT
allowed) -OR- Black polo
Yellow
• All but the top button must be buttoned.
Blue • Polo shirts:
• Must not have colored borders or accents.
• Must not have prints or marled/heather fabric.
• May have a small brand logo on the chest if it is smaller than 1”x1”
(no logos of sports teams or other restaurants).
• Must not have logos on the sleeves or back.
• Oxford shirts:
• Must have button down collar.
• Must be tucked in.
• Long or short sleeves.
• If long sleeves are rolled - cuff must be rolled under, no more
than 2 cuffs or not at all.
• No silk, or frilled shirts are permitted.

Par 2 and Above:

• Branded Black/Gray Performance Shirt Provided by Cracker
Barrel (2/year).
• To ensure proper fit, please order the size based on your
chest and hip measurements using the size chart below. The
measurements are in inches.

POINT OF MEASUREMENT XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL

CHEST - 1" BELOW ARMHOLE 38 40 42.5 47 49.5 52.5 56.5 61 64.5
HIPS 36.5 40 41 46.5 49 52 56 60.5 64.5
 Shirts
Backup & Pantry
Rising Star and Par 1:
• White Oxford shirt -OR- Black polo
• All but the top button must be buttoned.
• Polo shirts:
• Must not have colored borders or accents.
• Must not have prints or marled/heather fabric.
• May have a small brand logo on the chest if it is smaller
than 1”x1” (no logos of sports teams or other restaurants).
• Must not have logos on the sleeves or back.
• Oxford shirts:
• Must have button down collar.
• Must be tucked in.
• Long or short sleeves.
• If long sleeves are rolled - cuff must be rolled under, no
more than 2 cuffs or not at all.
• No silk, or frilled shirts are permitted.

Par 2 and Above:

• Branded Black/Gray Performance Shirt Provided by
Cracker Barrel (2/year).
• To ensure proper fit, please order the size based on
your chest and hip measurements using the size chart
below. The measurements are in inches.

POINT OF MEASUREMENT XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL

CHEST - 1" BELOW ARMHOLE 38 40 42.5 47 49.5 52.5 56.5 61 64.5
HIPS 36.5 40 41 46.5 49 52 56 60.5 64.5
 Shirts
Grill & Line
Rising Star and Par 1:
• White Oxford shirt -OR- Black polo
• All but the top button must be buttoned.
• Polo shirts:
• Must not have colored borders or accents.
• Must not have prints or marled/heather fabric.
• May have a small brand logo on the chest if it is smaller
than 1”x1” (no logos of sports teams or other restaurants).
• Must not have logos on the sleeves or back.
• Oxford shirts:
• Must have button down collar.
• Must be tucked in.
• Long or short sleeves.
• If long sleeves are rolled - cuff must be rolled under, no
more than 2 cuffs or not at all.
• No silk, or frilled shirts are permitted.

Par 2 and Above:

• Olive colored Chef Jacket for Cooks or Brown colored
Chef Jacket for Trainers.
• New personalized Chef coats coming soon!
 Pants & Skirts
Pants:

Color Options: • Must be black, dark brown, khaki (tan) or navy

Black
blue, made of cotton or a cotton/ polyester
blend.
Khaki
• Pants may have inside or outside pockets.
Dark Brown
• Pant pockets may have outside stitching.
Navy
• No Cargo pants.

• If belt loops are on the pants, a dark leather (or

similar) belt must be worn.

• Belt loops can NOT be torn off the pants.

• The pants must reach the ankle bone.

Skirts:

• Females may wear knee-length skirts if black,

dark brown, khaki (tan) or navy blue, made of
cotton or a cotton/polyester blend.

• Only flesh tone hose can be worn.

• Socks are not permitted with skirts.

 Shoes & Socks
Shoes:

• Shoes must be solid in color and black,

brown, navy blue or burgundy.

• White shoes or cowboy boots are NOT

allowed.

• Shoes must have slip resistant soles.

• Croc Locks brand shoes are permissible as

long as they have slip resistant soles.

• No open toes, sides, or backs.

• No high heels.

Color Options: Socks:

White
Black
• Wear black, dark brown, light tan,
white or navy blue socks or flesh tone
Tan
hose.
Dark Brown
• Cracker Barrel branded socks from the
Navy Gear Store are also acceptable.
Hair & Aprons

Hair:

• Hair must be restrained.

• Must always wear hairnet OR baseball cap regardless

of hair length and beard guard if facial hair is present.

• Rising Star and PAR1 will receive 1 logo baseball cap

at time of hire.

• PAR 2 and above wear specific PAR level cap (1 hat

per year will be provided).

• Skilled Trainers wear specific PAR level cap with red

on front and back (1 hat per year will be provided).

Aprons:

• White aprons are being replaced with the Black aprons.

 Jewelry, Make-Up & Nails

Jewelry/Make-up:
• Females may wear make-up but not wear excessive make-up or ornamentation.
• Watches, earrings and/or rings with stones or decorative settings are NOT allowed when performing dishwashing or
food preparation duties.
• One plain band may be worn on one hand.

Nails:
• Food handlers (Employees who work with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces)
may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails.

Tattoos & Exceptions

Tattoos:
• If you are a server or work in the dining room, we want the guest to be focused on you, not your body art. Tattoos
should not be on your face or throat.
• If you aren’t allowed to say it out loud, then your tattoos shouldn't say it either. Profane, lewd, hateful or obscene
tattoos are not permitted. Covering a tattoo with a Band-Aid is not permissible.

Exceptions:
• Concerns with regard to your ability to conform to the company's dress code requirements for any reason (including
for disability or religious reasons) should be raised with your direct supervisor or your Field HR Manager.
• Pregnant? Congratulations! Discuss with your manager or Field HR Manager soon-to-be-mom expectations (i.e.
wearing a longer shirt or stretchy materials).