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Kitchen Manager
Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse
Serving Great BBQ with Great People.
At Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse, we don't just cook barbecue—we take pride in it. Every brisket, rack of ribs, and side dish represents our commitment to quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality.
We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who loves leading people just as much as producing incredible food. If you're someone who holds high standards, enjoys coaching a team, and believes attitude is just as important as skill, we'd love to meet you.
Management experience is strongly preferred, but we're also willing to invest in the right person who has the drive, work ethic, and passion to grow into a leadership role.
What You'll Do
As Kitchen Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day kitchen operation while creating an environment where great food and great people thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team each day
- Assist in building kitchen staffing schedules that support the needs of the business
- Ensuring every menu item meets Old Southern BBQ's recipes, quality standards, and operating procedures
- Maintaining exceptional food safety, cleanliness, and organization
- Placing food orders and managing inventory levels
- Planning and executing food production for catering events and large orders
- Training, coaching, and developing team members
- Ensure kitchen cleaning projects are being maintained throughout the week by the BOH team
- Managing food quality, portion control, waste, and kitchen efficiency
- Communicating with restaurant leadership through email and our company messaging platform
- Leading by example through professionalism, punctuality, accountability, and a positive attitude
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Takes pride in serving amazing food every single day.
- Naturally leads and earns the respect of others.
- Holds themselves and their team to high standards.
- Has a positive attitude—even when things get busy.
- Is organized, dependable, and solutions-focused.
- Enjoys coaching others and celebrating their success.
- Wants to continue learning and growing as a leader.
Preferred Qualifications
- Kitchen management or restaurant leadership experience
- Experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), fast casual, or other high-volume kitchen
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with ordering, inventory, scheduling, and labor management is a plus
When you join Old Southern BBQ, you'll find:
- Competitive pay based on experience, this position receives tips and catering service fees
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
- Leadership development and ongoing training
- A supportive, team-first culture
- Employee meal discounts
- Paid Time Off (eligibility based on company policy)
- A leadership team that values your ideas and wants you to succeed
Our Philosophy
We can teach recipes. We can teach systems. We can teach BBQ.
What we're really looking for is someone who cares.
Someone who wants every guest to receive outstanding food.
Someone who wants to build a team that enjoys coming to work.
Someone who believes attitude is contagious and quality is non-negotiable.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear your story.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25