Central Florida Locations: Winter Park | Winter Garden | Longwood | UCF | Kissimmee | SODO
Lead a team. Serve your community. Grow your career.
At 4 Rivers Smokehouse, we believe BBQ is more than a meal - it’s a way to bring people together. Built on faith, family, and community, our restaurants are committed to serving guests with genuine hospitality while giving back to the communities we call home.
We are looking for a Restaurant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing people, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
This role supports our Central Florida restaurant locations and offers strong growth opportunities through our Manager-in-Training (MIT) leadership program.
Responsibilities include:
• Leading shifts and ensuring excellent guest service and hospitality
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members
• Maintaining strong restaurant operations across front-of-house and back-of-house
• Managing scheduling, labor, and inventory
• Upholding food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Creating a positive team culture built on accountability and teamwork
• Supporting busy lunch and dinner service in a high-volume environment
All managers begin their journey through our Manager-in-Training (MIT) program, designed to prepare leaders for long-term success and future advancement.
• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience (Shift Lead, Supervisor, Assistant Manager, etc.)
• Experience in fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach and motivate teams
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Casual dining or fast-casual restaurant management
• Experience with POS systems and restaurant scheduling tools
• Food Manager Certification (or willingness to obtain)
At 4 Rivers, we believe great restaurants start with great people.
You’ll find:
• Clear growth opportunities within a growing restaurant company
• A leadership team focused on developing people from within
• A mission-driven culture rooted in service, community, and hospitality
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly Bonus Potential
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid vacation + major holidays off
• Health & wellness reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health support)
• Team outings and annual company celebrations
• Volunteer days and community service opportunities
At 4 Rivers, we believe great people build great restaurants.
If you're ready to lead a team, grow your career, and serve your community, we’d love to hear from you.
4 Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct background checks as part of the hiring process.
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.