Restaurant Manager – Lakeland Market
4 Rivers Smokehouse | Lakeland & Surrounding Market (Including Tampa)
At 4 Rivers Smokehouse, we’re more than great barbecue—we’re a purpose-driven, people-first organization rooted in faith, family, and community. We’re seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join the Lakeland market and help lead high-volume operations while preparing for future General Manager responsibility.
This role works closely with the General Manager and Market leadership team and is ideal for a senior Manager who is GM-ready and eager to continue growing within a strong, values-driven brand.
What You’ll Do
- Support and lead daily front- and back-of-house operations
- Coach, develop, and hold managers and hourly team members accountable
- Drive guest experience through consistent service, quality, and cleanliness standards
- Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls
- Provide hands-on leadership and step into BOH support when needed
- Partner with the General Manager to ensure operational excellence and team development
- Independently lead shifts and assume full restaurant responsibility when required
What You Bring
- 4+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume or fast casual environment
- Demonstrated readiness to grow into a General Manager role
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting labor, food cost, and operational metrics
- Flexible availability, including weekends and some holidays
- Willingness to support multiple locations within the Lakeland/Tampa market
- Hands-on, guest-first leadership style
Why 4 Rivers
- Competitive pay with growth opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and paid parental leave
- Wellness and cell phone reimbursement
- Free mental health services and Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership development through 4R University
- Supportive, people-first culture with real work-life balance
If you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager ready to take the next step toward General Manager leadership, we’d love to meet you.
At 4 Rivers, every team member has the opportunity to make a difference. We’re proud to be a Drug-Free Workplaceand an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks are required.
4 Rivers Smokehouse began with the launch of the “Barbecue Ministry” in 2004, when John hosted a cookout fundraiser to support a local family whose young daughter was battling cancer. This one event resulted in a passion for supporting local schools, churches, and charitable organizations. After trials, tribulations, and a whole lot of burnt ends, we finally flipped that “Hot Brisket Now” sign on in October of 2009. Within the first hour, a line had formed out the door…and then around the corner.
Benefits
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, 401(k), Referral program, Employee discount
Job Type
Full time