Instructional Designer

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37087-2519, Lebanon, TN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Retail
Here, you're all in good company.
The Role
Design, develop, evaluate, and improve blended learning programs for adult learners in a business environment. Partner with management to identify training needs, create manuals, activities, media, simulations, and course content, and measure performance impact and ROI. Educate training personnel on instructional design practices, maintain course documentation, and support implementation projects. The role requires strong communication, presentation, instructional design, visual design, video creation, and behavior-change experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. 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

  • Leverage a variety of methodologies, blended learning approaches, and learning design best practices with an emphasis on real-world application relevant for adult learners in a business environment.

  • Partners with members of management as an internal consultant to research, design, develop, and measure various training programs; and, educates training personnel on instructional design methodologies and theories.

  • Assess, analyze, and update training programs based on needs to improve performance and productivity.

  • Develop training manuals, materials, and aids ensuring material accomplishes the stated learning/organizational objectives.

  • Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.

  • Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product. Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.

  • Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.

  • Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.).

  • Maintain project documentation and course folders.

  • Support ad hoc projects and assignments, as needed.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong oral and written skills.

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

• In-depth knowledge of instructional design and adult learning techniques.

• Experience as lead/owner in large-scale implementation with specific behavior change.

• Experience in Articulate 360 and Storyline Training Software.

• Experience in working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In Design.

• Experience creating targeted content that generates measurable ROI.

• Experience in video course creation and script writing.

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 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: Business Resource Groups | 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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  • In-depth knowledge of instructional design and adult learning techniques
  • Experience leading or owning large-scale implementations involving behavior change
  • Experience with Articulate 360 and Storyline training software
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Experience creating targeted content that generates measurable ROI
  • Experience in video course creation and script writing

Cracker Barrel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cracker Barrel and has not been reviewed or approved by Cracker Barrel.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Tip-driven roles can see strong earning upside, with servers keeping tips, receiving them daily, and describing “uncapped” potential on high‑traffic shifts. Feedback suggests busy weekends and favorable sections can push take‑home well above base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Full‑time staff are offered multiple medical plan options, dental (including adult orthodontia), vision, and mental‑health resources through the EAP, with some roles highlighting medical eligibility as early as day one. Wellness platforms and chronic‑condition support tied to enrollment add breadth to the coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Employees often point to meaningful everyday savings via a 35% restaurant/retail discount and about 50% off shift meals, plus access to perks like the Calm app, gym discounts, and backup family care. Earned‑wage access and pay‑card options provide helpful cash‑flow flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Lebanon, TN
16,688 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Cracker Barrel is a vibrant business grounded in a clear belief - the goodness of country hospitality. And that's why we're always serving up more than a meal. We show you country-style appreciation, so you can appreciate the moment and know that you're all in good company.

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