Lead BBQ Kitchen: Hands-on BOH Manager

Little Miss BBQ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; 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

Restaurant research and barbecue event

Job summary

Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager. Lead shifts, train teams, maintain high food quality, and ensure safety and sanitation in a fast-paced BBQ environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in back-of-house leadership, BBQ knowledge or eagerness to learn, and a ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of back-of-house or kitchen leadership experience, especially BBQ/fast-casual.
• Hands-on knowledge of smoking/BBQ technique is a plus or eager to learn.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable, organized, and accountable.
• Available to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand and move for full shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around heat/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 effectively with FOH leadership to support the overall operation.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team.

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

BBQ technique

Team development

ServSafe certification

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a hands-on BOH Hourly Manager. Lead shifts, train teams, maintain high food quality, and ensure safety and sanitation in a fast-paced BBQ environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in back-of-house leadership, BBQ knowledge or eagerness to learn, and a ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and growth opportunities.