Restaurant Manager - Kitchen & Operations 4 Rivers Smokehouse - 3.6 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Kitchen hygiene Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Hospitality Employee onboarding Recipe adherence Budget control Coaching Food portioning Shift management Mid-level Team development Hiring Food service inventory management Quality control management Kitchen cost control Commercial kitchen cleaning Team training Kitchen staff training Recruiting Production management Interviewing Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Onboarding process management Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Full Job Description 4 Rivers Smokehouse | Jacksonville, FL Lead the kitchen. Develop the team. Take pride in cooking from scratch. 4 Rivers Smokehouse is looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager with a strong kitchen and back-of-house background to join our Jacksonville team. We're a scratch kitchen, which means our food starts with quality ingredients, preparation and people who care about getting the details right. We're looking for a leader who understands what it takes to run a successful kitchen, enjoys developing culinary teams and takes pride in delivering great food to our guests. Your primary focus will be kitchen and back-of-house operations , but this is a well-rounded restaurant leadership role. You'll work closely with the entire management team to make sure the kitchen, service team and restaurant are operating together. What You'll Be Responsible For Lead the back-of-house team and set the standard for food quality, preparation and execution Oversee daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment Coach, develop and motivate cooks, kitchen leaders and other BOH team members Ensure recipes, preparation methods, portioning and food quality standards are consistently followed Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen Monitor food quality, consistency and ticket execution throughout each shift Help manage food preparation, production and kitchen flow Support ordering, inventory management, receiving and food cost control Help manage labor and staffing to keep the kitchen operating efficiently Assist with hiring, interviewing, training and onboarding new team members Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and pride in the kitchen Partner with the service leadership team to ensure food and hospitality come together for a great guest experience Step in and work alongside the team when needed — this is a hands-on leadership position Support the General Manager with overall restaurant operations, goals and team development What We're Looking For We're looking for a restaurant leader who understands kitchens and knows how to lead people. You may be a great fit if you have: Previous restaurant management or kitchen leadership experience Strong back-of-house or culinary experience Experience leading, coaching and developing kitchen teams An understanding of scratch cooking, food preparation and kitchen operations A strong commitment to food quality, consistency and cleanliness Experience with inventory, ordering, food cost or labor management The ability to stay organized and make decisions in a fast-paced kitchen Strong communication and problem-solving skills A hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in when the team needs you The ability to work collaboratively with both kitchen and service teams Kitchen Managers, Culinary Managers, Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, BOH Managers and experienced Restaurant Managers are encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits $55,000-$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 & Major Holidays Off 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 believe great food starts with great people. Our kitchens are built around scratch cooking, quality ingredients and attention to detail. We give our leaders the opportunity to make an impact, develop their teams and grow their careers within the 4 Rivers family. If you're a hands-on restaurant leader who loves the kitchen, takes pride in scratch cooking and knows how to build a strong team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and come grow with 4 Rivers Smokehouse! 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.

Job Type:

fulltime

Education:

No education required Work location: On-site Jacksonville. 9220 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32256