Hands-On BOH Manager | BBQ Kitchen Leader & Growth

Little Miss Bbq Llc; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Full-time schedule with no late-night

Health, Dental, Vision & Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Employee discounts

Training and advancement opportunities

BBQ event trips

Job summary

Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager to lead shifts, maintain quality, and ensure food safety. The role emphasizes coaching teammates, managing labor, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced BBQ kitchen.

The candidate should bring 2+ years of BOH leadership, familiarity with BBQ technique, and the ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days. A reliable, organized, and proactive mindset is essential for success.

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 a plus or willingness to learn quickly.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain 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 and smoke.

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 with FOH leadership to support the operation.

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

Team coaching

Food safety awareness

Education

ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification

Job description

Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager to lead shifts, maintain quality, and ensure food safety. The role emphasizes coaching teammates, managing labor, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced BBQ kitchen.

The candidate should bring 2+ years of BOH leadership, familiarity with BBQ technique, and the ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days. A reliable, organized, and proactive mindset is essential for success.