Restaurant Manager — Path to General Manager in Tampa

4 Rivers Smokehouse; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + monthly bonus

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

Job summary

4 Rivers Smokehouse in the Tampa market is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations across Lakeland, South Tampa, or North Tampa/Carrollwood locations. This role is part of our leadership bench and starts in the Manager in Training program, with a clear path toward a General Manager role.

You’ll develop teams, drive guest experiences, and manage schedules while upholding food quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience.
• 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.
• Willingness to placement within the Tampa market.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

GM growth path

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Flexibility

Availability

Tools

R365

Job description

4 Rivers Smokehouse in the Tampa market is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations across Lakeland, South Tampa, or North Tampa/Carrollwood locations. This role is part of our leadership bench and starts in the Manager in Training program, with a clear path toward a General Manager role.

You’ll develop teams, drive guest experiences, and manage schedules while upholding food quality and safety standards.