Restaurant Manager - Lakeland/Tampa Market

Restaurant Manager – Tampa Market | Growth Opportunity

(Lakeland | South Tampa | North Tampa/Carrollwood)

Join 4 Rivers Smokehouse as a Restaurant Manager in our Tampa market—an opportunity designed for leaders who are ready to grow into a General Manager role.

This role is part of our leadership bench, where high-potential leaders are developed and placed into key roles as we continue to expand. You will be placed at one of our Tampa-area locations (Lakeland, South Tampa, or North Tampa/Carrollwood) based on business needs.

 Your Growth Path at 4 Rivers

All leaders begin in our Manager in Training (MIT) program, built to set you up for long-term success.

From there, your path looks like:

MIT Manager Service Manager (SM) or Kitchen Manager (KM) Assistant General Manager (AGM) General Manager (GM)

At 4 Rivers, growth is performance-driven, not time-based.

Some leaders move quickly, while others take more time—but your development is fully supported and driven by your goals, readiness, and impact.

 What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of daily restaurant operations (FOH & BOH)
• Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Drive performance through strong leadership, accountability, and culture
• Manage scheduling, inventory, and labor to meet business goals
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Support hiring, onboarding, and team development

 What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• A strong desire to grow into a General Manager role
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible to placement within the Tampa market
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred:

• Previous restaurant management experience
• Experience in high-volume or multi-unit environments
• Familiarity with systems like R365 or similar

 What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary + monthly bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• No late nights + major holidays off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid vacation + parental leave
• Free meal every shift + team discounts
• Career growth through 4R University
• Team outings + company celebrations
• Mental health support + EAP

 Why 4 Rivers

If you’re a current or aspiring restaurant leader looking for real growth, strong culture, and a better quality of life, this is the opportunity to build something long-term.

At 4 Rivers, all talent is given equal opportunity | Drug Free Workplace | Background Checks 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.

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