What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at 4R Restaurant Group?
General Manager – 4 Rivers Smokehouse (Central Florida Market)
4 Rivers Smokehouse is seeking a General Manager to join our Central Florida leadership team. While the intended placement for this role is our Winter Garden Smokehouse, flexibility throughout the Central Florida market is essential, as final placement may shift based on business needs and organizational growth.
This role begins with our 5-week Manager in Training (MIT) program, designed to fully immerse leaders in the 4 Rivers culture, systems, and operations. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will graduate into the General Manager title and role.
Why 4 Rivers?
At 4 Rivers, we’re more than just barbecue...we’re a family, a mission, and a movement. Founded on the principles of faith, family, and food, we are passionate about creating meaningful guest experiences while investing deeply in our people and communities.
Our team is guided by our core values:
Creativity • Servitude • Faith • Grace • Intentionality • Exceptionality • Integrity • Consistency
As a General Manager, you’ll play a critical role in bringing those values to life every day through leadership, hospitality, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
- Hire, coach, and develop team members and managers
- Drive sales, labor, food cost, and guest satisfaction results
- Ensure exceptional food quality and hospitality standards
- Create a positive, people-first culture focused on accountability and growth
- Support local marketing, catering, and community involvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years of restaurant General Manager experience
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Experience managing P&L, labor, and food cost controls
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work throughout the Central Florida market as needed
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary Bonus Potential
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation & Paid Parental Leave
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program & Free Mental Health Resources
- Major Holidays Off
- Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
- Team Celebrations, Community Serve Days & Company Events
Join the 4 Rivers Family
If you’re a passionate hospitality leader looking for a company rooted in purpose, people, and growth, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today and help lead the future of 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Central Florida.
4 Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace | Background Checks 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.