Assistant General Manager (Future GM Path) — Jacksonville, FL
4 Rivers Smokehouse | Orange Park or Baymeadows
Fast Casual BBQ | In-House Catering
4 Rivers Smokehouse is seeking a high-impact restaurant leader to join our Jacksonville market as an Assistant General Manager with a clear path to General Manager.
This role is designed for a proven AGM or experienced GM who wants to operate at a GM level, strengthen an existing restaurant, and be next in line as 4 Rivers continues to grow.
Placement will be at one of our Jacksonville locations (Orange Park or Baymeadows) based on business needs.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the second-in-command, partnering closely with the General Manager to lead daily operations
- Operate at a GM level — overseeing both front- and back-of-house performance, standards, and results
- Support in-house catering by helping plan and execute production in the kitchen
- Develop, coach, and strengthen the management team and hourly staff
- Drive operational excellence across labor, food cost, inventory, and guest experience
- Provide leadership coverage during vacations, peak periods, and special initiatives
- Help stabilize, grow, and strengthen the restaurant as part of our long-term Jacksonville strategy
- Step into full General Manager responsibilities when needed
- Position yourself as the next GM-ready leader as new opportunities arise
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a General Manager or high-performing Assistant General Manager in a high-volume restaurant
- GM-level leadership capability with the ability to take full operational ownership
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Hands-on leadership style — willing to jump in wherever needed
- Experience in both FOH and BOH environments
- Passion for developing people and building strong teams
- Comfort with restaurant systems and performance metrics (Restaurant365, Schoox LMS, etc. a plus)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive AGM salary (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health & wellness reimbursement
- Paid vacation
- Early closures + major holidays off
- Free mental health services
- Leadership development and long-term growth opportunities
4 Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace | Background Checks Required