Point of Sale Architect

WHY CRACKER BARREL

What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like… 

• Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong. 

• Opportunities to fill your cup – Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you’ll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.   

• A warm welcome – For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a “home away from home” feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams – from the newest to the most tenured employees. 

Serving up the care – and career – you crave. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsible for combining many different skills and experiences to address and solve business, information, and technology related opportunities, and problems for Cracker Barrel with respect to the Point of Sale (POS) platform. Assists with overseeing the development and implementation of POS architectural applications. Conducts business reviews, assesses current applications and manages how to best use applications, in alignment with organizational objectives.

• Define, implement, and execute the foundation architecture principles to drive Cracker Barrel’s POS solution(s) into future.
• Working in conjunction with the Enterprise Architect to set up the processes for definition, maintenance, and conformance management in support of the overall Enterprise Architecture vision.
• Partner with Store Technology and Menu teams to maximize the capabilities of the POS for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Software Engineering team to create interfaces between POS and corporate systems, and to build new processes that support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continued research and assessment of new analysis approaches to contribute to solutions of modernizing strategies
• Act as subject matter expert on POS architecture, in particular how the POS communicates with all other platforms, both cloud and on-premise.
• Assisting in aligning business and enterprise initiatives with the POS architecture and auditing compliance within the POS Architecture standards
• Serve as advisor to leadership teams on business and information integration strategies

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree expected in a technical discipline, with 10+ years in application development, architectural design and/or the equivalent combination of education or experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Point of Sales systems, with the majority of that experience in cloud POS strongly preferred.
• Understanding of POS operations, particularly with respect to restaurant operations
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Skills in productivity, planning and workload management
• Strong exposure to store systems and technology and experience working with development teams
• Strong working knowledge of Restaurant technology systems included but not limited to Kitchen Display Systems, Dining Room Management Systems, Payment Systems, Online Ordering platforms, Third Party Delivery platforms, Food Cost Management Systems, Labor Scheduling Systems.
• Familiarity with Retail Systems and integrations to back end inventory and accounting systems.
• Experienced with modern API management and integration platforms such as Mulesoft.
• Experienced with Loyalty programs
• Experienced with Enterprise payment platforms including modern Payment gateways

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU   

• Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities 

• Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program 

• Growth and Development:  Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development 

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

• Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items  

ABOUT US 

For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel. 

PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW 

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.