Sonny's BBQ Restaurant Manager - Ocala

Paycom - ATS; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer match

Employee discounts

Ongoing development

Job summary

The iServ Group – Licensed Franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ in Ocala, FL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, develop a 25–40 person team, and deliver a consistent guest experience.

You will manage front and back of house, control costs, coach staff, and partner with upper management on performance reviews and growth opportunities. This is a full‑time, on‑site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-service restaurant management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving environment with hustle and structure.
• Proven ability to coach team members, resolve conflicts, and reduce turnover.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and hourly staff.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic math; able to read schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 25–40 hourly staff, including scheduling and coaching.
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure high standards of food quality, cleanliness, speed, and guest experience.
• Contribute to managing P&L by controlling food and labor costs and reducing waste.
• Partner with General Manager on performance reviews, promotions, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure staffing aligns with budget and store objectives.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

P&L familiarity

People coaching

POS systems

Tools

POS Systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ocala, FL 34471, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Management,

iServ / Sonny’s BBQ – Restaurant Manager

Location: Ocala, FL

Company: The iServ Group – Licensed Franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ

Position Type: Full‑time, salaried, on‑site

Great Leaders Can Grow With A Thriving Brand

We’re looking for experienced Restaurant Managers who have a passion for the FULL-SERVICE restaurant business and want to lead a winning team at one of our awesome locations — not just fill a slot. As a Sonny’s BBQ Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day operations, team development, and delivering a consistent guest experience that represents the brand and our values.

You’ll be supported by a company that focuses on people’s development, training, and fair performance expectations. If you’re hungry to grow, eager to lead, and ready to take on new challenges, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do

• Bring yourhands‑on energy, heart and focus to both the front&back ofhouse.
• Lead and develop a team of 25–40 hourlyteam members,including training, schedules, and coaching.
• Contributetomanaging P&L for your storebycontrolling food&labor costs, controllingwaste,as well aslookingfor ways to improvepeopleretention and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure both front&back of house run smoothly, consistently,and onbrand, with clear standards around food quality, cleanliness,speed of service and overall guest experience.
• Communicate clearly withabove store management, Team,andguests, handlingfeedback (good and bad), and keep your store a positive, professional place to work.
• Partner with General Manager and above store leadershipon performance reviews, promotions, and internal growth opportunities.

Who You Are (Required Qualifications)

• A minimum of 2 years of full-service restaurant management experience(both front&back of house)in a high-volume restaurant (fast‑casual, family dining, or BBQ).
• Comfortable in afast‑movingenvironment where “hustle” is paired with structure and accountability.
• Proven at coaching team members, resolving conflict, and building a culture that reduces turnover.
• Ability to effectively share information and newobjectiveswith both management and hourly Team Members.
• Goodat basic math, reading schedules, and using simple systems(POS, email, simplereporting).
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed; this is anon‑siteleadership role.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to complete a successfuldriver insurabilitycheck;as well as reliable transportation.
• Must be able tosubmitand pass a background check.

Nice to have: (Desired Qualifications)

• Prior BBQ ormeat‑focusedrestaurant experience.
• Experience training or mentoring Managers‑In-Training orhigh‑potentialsupervisors.

Why This Matters

At iServ / Sonny’s BBQ, managersdon’tjust “run a store.” You’repart of a growing management group with multiple brands and locations across Floridaand southern Georgia. We invest in:

• Internal growth:We promote from within and look for managers who can grow intomulti‑unitor training roles whenthey’reready.
• Real support:You’ll have a caring team of upper management, HR support, and regular conversations about performance, compensation, and your career path.

About The Position:

• Reports to Directors and upper store management regularlyregardingstore performance.
• Works with both FOH&BOH team members to ensure all shifts run smoothly and the needs of our guests are met above expectation.
• Ensures proper staffing levels are met daily while also following budget guidelines.
• Ensures THE ISERV GROUP’s Mission and Values are communicated, understood, and practiced with all team members, as well as our policies and procedures are followed in all situations.
• Prepares monthly financialobjectivesby analyzing forecasts, trends, and variances.
• Hires, trains, and develops all hourly team members while ensuring they feel appreciated and comfortable in their roles.
• Upholds specs and company standards for all outgoing dishes&drinks.
• Knowledge of all menu items, including consistently changing seasonal items.
• Maintains all required licenses, posters, documentation, and safety equipment.
• Maintains safe & organized work areas.
• Performs bi-weekly inventory and communicates with vendors for food orders.

Who We Are:

• We are a fast-casual dining restaurant.
• Ourmanagersare involved in all areas of the restaurant and should feel comfortable in both FOH&BOH.
• Be prepared to stand for prolonged periods of time and handle products, tools, paperwork, and equipment.
• All Team Members may be requested to work with cleaning chemicals as well as be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, steam, and cold, which are present in a kitchen environment.
• Team Members may inhale smoke from a wood-burning cooker.
• OurManagersregularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with a team.

ANNUAL SALARY:

$50,000-$60,000

OUR HOURS:

Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM / Friday-Saturday 11AM-9:30PM

Why Join the iServ Team?

Growth Ahead.We’rea growing company with big expansion plans – bringing plenty of room for your career to grow.

Advance From Within.We believe in promoting our leaders and giving you the tools to succeed.

People-First Culture.We invest in our teams, mentor our managers, and inspire both personal and professional growth.

Our Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with monthly bonus potential
• Immediate PTO
• Select Paid Holidays
• Work/Life Balance
• 401K with employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Team Member food discounts (On Duty -100% / Off Duty – 25%)
• Ongoing development
• Multiple Levels of Care (Team Chaplains, iServ Cares)

CHECK US OUT FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.iserv.team