Restaurant Manager – Tampa Market

4 Rivers Smokehouse; Carrollwood (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly manager bonus

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation after one year

Paid parental leave for eligible full‑

Telemedicine coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Daily Pay access

Free employee meal during every shift

Employee discounts

Career development

Quarterly team‑building events

Annual company celebrations

Community Serve Days

No late‑night restaurant hours

Job summary

4 Rivers Smokehouse in Tampa is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the Tampa Market. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, great guest experiences, and team success, covering both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations while maintaining scratch cooking standards.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant management experience, a passion for hospitality, and strong coaching and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management or leadership experience.
• Experience in front of house, back of house, or both.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Appreciation for quality food and scratch cooking.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in.
• Ability to work effectively with service and kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop restaurant team members and shift leaders.
• Create exceptional guest experiences and a positive team environment.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure standards are met.
• Support both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Take an active role in kitchen execution, food quality and preparation.
• Ensure scratch-made food is prepared consistently and to standards.
• Assist with hiring, interviewing, training and onboarding.
• Monitor cleanliness, food safety and overall restaurant standards.
• Collaborate with management to achieve restaurant goals.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and hospitality.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Tampa Market

4 Rivers Smokehouse | Tampa, FL

Great restaurants are built by great leaders.

4 Rivers Smokehouse is looking for an experiencedRestaurant Managerto join our Tampa Market team. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, creating great guest experiences and helping a restaurant team succeed.

Our restaurants are built aroundscratch cooking, quality ingredients and genuine hospitality, so we're looking for a well-rounded leader who understands the importance of both great food and great service.

If you're in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland or a surrounding community and are willing to travel for the right opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll help lead the day‑to‑day operation of the restaurant and work closely with the entire team to create a great experience for both guests and team members.

You'll:

• Lead, coach and develop restaurant team members and shift leaders
• Help create an exceptional guest experience and a positive team environment
• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure standards are consistently met
• Support both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations
• Take an active role in kitchen execution, food quality and preparation
• Help ensure our scratch‑made food is prepared consistently and to our standards
• Support ordering, inventory, labor management and other operational needs
• Assist with hiring, interviewing, training and onboarding
• Monitor cleanliness, food safety and overall restaurant standards
• Work alongside your team and jump in wherever you're needed
• Handle guest concerns and operational challenges with professionalism
• Partner with the management team to achieve restaurant goals
• Help build a culture of accountability, teamwork and hospitality

What We're Looking For

We're looking forwell-rounded restaurant leaders who know how to take care of people and run a great operation.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Previous restaurant management or leadership experience
• Experience in any area of restaurant operations —front of house, back of house or both
• A passion for hospitality and creating great guest experiences
• An appreciation for quality food and scratch cooking
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to stay organized and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• The ability to work effectively with both service and kitchen teams

Restaurant Managers, Assistant Managers, Kitchen Managers, Service Managers, Culinary Leaders, Sous Chefs and experienced restaurant leaders from any background are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

$50,000–$60,000 annual salary, based on experience, plus monthly bonus potential.

At 4 Rivers, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our guests. Our benefits include:

• Monthly manager bonus opportunity
• Medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation after one year
• Paid parental leave for eligible full‑time team members
• Telemedicine coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Daily Pay access
• Free employee meal during every shift
• Employee discounts
• Career development
• Quarterly team‑building events
• Annual company celebrations
• Community Serve Days
• No late‑night restaurant hours

Why 4 Rivers?

At 4 Rivers, we're passionate about great food, genuine hospitality and creating opportunities for our people to grow.

Our kitchens are built aroundscratch cooking and quality ingredients, while our restaurants are built around the people who bring that food and hospitality to our guests. We want leaders who can bring those two sides together and help their teams succeed.

Whether your background is primarilyservice, kitchen or a combination of both, we'd love to hear from you.

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.