Pit Master / Smoker
Are you passionate about the art of barbecue? Do you take pride in crafting mouthwatering smoked meats with precision and care? If so, we’re looking for a dedicated Pit Master / Smoker to join our team and bring the heat—literally!
What You’ll Do:
As our Pit Master / Smoker, you’ll be the heartbeat of our BBQ operation, responsible for preparing our signature smoked meats, seasonings, and sauces to perfection. Your work will ensure that every bite meets the high standards of our Sous Chef or Executive Chef and keeps our guests coming back for more.
Key Responsibilities:
Early Morning Keyholder: Start the day before the sun, ensuring the smokers are fired up and ready by 5:00 AM—reliability and punctuality are a must!
Meat Mastery: Handle raw meats with expert knowledge, following food safety guidelines to guarantee freshness and quality.
Fire Management: Build and maintain optimal fire conditions for consistent, flavorful smoking.
Precision & Execution: Follow recipes, accept feedback, and work independently after an extensive training period.
Adaptability: Pivot with the daily needs of the restaurant, whether it’s smoking different proteins, managing multiple smokers, or handling time constraints.
Attention to Detail: Quality control is key—your keen eye ensures only the best products make it to the plate.
Hands-On Work: Load and unload smokers, organize coolers and dry storage, check in deliveries, package products, and assist with catering needs.
Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized work environment and follow health and safety regulations at all times.
What It Takes to Succeed:
Focus & Efficiency: Execute tasks with speed, precision, and attention to detail.
Problem-Solving: Stay calm under pressure, think clearly, and resolve challenges with good judgment.
Multitasking Pro: Juggle multiple tasks in a high-energy environment without sacrificing quality.
Professionalism: Keep a clean, organized workspace while delivering top-tier BBQ.
Physical Stamina: Be ready to tackle a physically demanding role in a hot, fast-paced kitchen.
Physical Requirements:
Stand for the entire shift
Work in high temperatures for majority of shift
Bend, reach, and stoop frequently
Lift up to 80 lbs
Communicate effectively with the team as needed
Join Our Home Team!
This is more than just a job—it’s a craft. If you’re ready to bring passion, precision, and a love for BBQ to our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!
Note: This job description is not a contract of employment. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.
Skills Required
- Food safety knowledge and compliance with health and safety regulations
- Ability to start early and have smokers ready by 5:00 AM
- Ability to stand for the entire shift
- Ability to work in high temperatures for most of the shift
- Ability to bend, reach, and stoop frequently
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Effective communication with the team
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to follow recipes and work independently after training
What We Do
Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is dedicated to providing the best BBQ while still holding true to the traditional methods and processes. The Home Team BBQ community is made up of dedicated teammates who work together to serve up great BBQ, good vibes, and exceptional hospitality. In doing this, Home Team BBQ practices the following core values: respect, teamwork, loyalty, pride, honesty, and passion. These are the cornerstones that shape the company and the culture within. Home Team BBQ offers competitive salaries, a benefits program including, paid time off (full-time positions only), a 401k plan with employer match, quarterly profit sharing (management positions only) and opportunities for personal/professional growth.
