Restaurant Manager - North Tampa

Restaurant Manager – Tampa, FL

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 looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager to support daily Smokehouse operations, help develop our team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while also supporting catering execution and event success.

This role is ideal for a high-energy leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves wherever needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily Smokehouse operations and overall guest experience
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through hands-on leadership
• Maintain 4 Rivers standards for food quality, cleanliness, hospitality, and execution
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and inventory management
• Step into BOH and FOH support as business needs require
• Support catering operations, including order execution, coordination, accuracy, and successful event fulfillment
• Partner with the team to ensure seamless execution for large orders, off-site events, and catering opportunities
• Foster a positive, team-first culture aligned with 4 Rivers values and mission

What You Bring:

• 2–4 years of restaurant experience (management experience preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting catering operations or large-volume food execution is a plus
• Flexible availability, including weekends and some holidays
• Guest-first mindset with a hands-on, servant leadership approach

Why 4 Rivers:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential
• 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 EAP
• Growth and development through 4R University
• Supportive culture with real work-life balance

If you’re passionate about hospitality, people, and purpose, 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.

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