BBQ Kitchen Leader & Training Coach

Little Miss Bbq Llc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Full-time schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discounts

Training and advancement

Job summary

Little Miss BBQ is seeking a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager in Phoenix to lead shifts, coach the BOH team, maintain food quality, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of back-of-house leadership, familiarity with BBQ techniques, and the ability to train hourly staff. Certification like ServSafe is preferred or obtainable within 30 days. Availability includes mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of back-of-house or kitchen leadership experience; BBQ, high volume or fast-casual restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of smoking/BBQ technique is a big plus or a genuine hunger to learn it fast.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop hourly team members into future leaders.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable, organized, and accountable.
• Available to work early morning, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand and move for the full shift, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around heat, smoke, and a fast moving kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH shifts and ensure smooth, efficient kitchen operations.
• Coach, train, and develop BOH team members.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and production standards.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Monitor prep, production, inventory, and product availability.
• Assist with opening, closing, labor management, and shift execution.
• Communicate effectively with FOH leadership to support the overall operation.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Food Safety

Communication

Job description

Little Miss BBQ is seeking a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager in Phoenix to lead shifts, coach the BOH team, maintain food quality, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of back-of-house leadership, familiarity with BBQ techniques, and the ability to train hourly staff. Certification like ServSafe is preferred or obtainable within 30 days. Availability includes mornings, weekends, and holidays.