At 4Rivers Smokehouse, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re a family built on generosity, service, and doing things the right way. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager with catering and high-volume production experience to join our Jacksonville team and help lead back-of-house operations with heart, hustle, and high standards.
What You’ll Do
As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the BOH team and ensuring consistent food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency every day. You’ll play a key role in supporting catering, bulk production, and large-volume service while maintaining 4Rivers’ quality standards. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, train, and develop kitchen team members
Oversee food preparation to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Manage food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness (ServSafe standards)
Execute prep and production plans to support daily operations, catering orders, and peak-volume periods
Oversee high-volume production and batch cooking to support catering and large-format service
Collaborate with catering and operations teams to ensure on-time, accurate execution of orders
Manage inventory, ordering, food cost, and waste control
Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs as needed
Set the tone for a positive, respectful, and team-focused kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience in a catering-focused or high-volume restaurant environment
Strong BOH knowledge with a hands-on leadership style
Ability to lead by example and work shoulder-to-shoulder with the team
Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
Comfort balancing production demands with live restaurant service
Previous General Manager experience or a strong desire to grow into a GM role preferred
Passion for food, people, and service
Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why You’ll Love Being Part of the 4 Rivers Family
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Work-life balance with early closures and major holidays off
Cell phone reimbursement
Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Paid vacation time
Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Services
Pet insurance
Quarterly team outings & yearly company celebrations
Community serve days & volunteer opportunities
Career development and growth opportunities within a purpose-driven organization
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.