4Rivers Restaurant Manager - Lakeland

Restaurant Manager – Lakeland Market

4 Rivers Smokehouse | Lakeland & Surrounding Market (Including Tampa)

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 seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join the Lakeland market and help lead high-volume operations while preparing for future General Manager responsibility.

This role works closely with the General Manager and Market leadership team and is ideal for a senior Manager who is GM-ready and eager to continue growing within a strong, values-driven brand.

What You’ll Do

• Support and lead daily front- and back-of-house operations
• Coach, develop, and hold managers and hourly team members accountable
• Drive guest experience through consistent service, quality, and cleanliness standards
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls
• Provide hands-on leadership and step into BOH support when needed
• Partner with the General Manager to ensure operational excellence and team development
• Independently lead shifts and assume full restaurant responsibility when required

What You Bring

• 4+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume or fast casual environment
• Demonstrated readiness to grow into a General Manager role
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting labor, food cost, and operational metrics
• Flexible availability, including weekends and some holidays
• Willingness to support multiple locations within the Lakeland/Tampa market
• Hands-on, guest-first leadership style

Why 4 Rivers

• Competitive pay with growth opportunity
• 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 Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development through 4R University
• Supportive, people-first culture with real work-life balance

If you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager ready to take the next step toward General Manager leadership, 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Employee discount