Barbecue Cook

Hutchinson Consulting; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Consulting is seeking an experienced Pitmaster to develop and lead an upscale barbecue program at a unique cattle ranch and golf club in West Texas. This role involves managing the pit crew and ensuring high-quality barbecue and live-fire techniques.

Candidates should have extensive experience in upscale Texas barbecue, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead a culinary program from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive Pitmaster experience in upscale Texas barbecue.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced culinary settings.
• Must have authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Pit Program.
• Manage and mentor the pit crew.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu strategy.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Extensive Pitmaster experience

Understanding of upscale Texas barbecue

Live-fire cooking techniques

Entrepreneurial spirit

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Seeking an experienced Pitmaster to join a dynamic team of culinary professionals in a truly unique hospitality environment. This opportunity is based on a working cattle ranch and exclusive private members-only golf club in West Texas, featuring a high-end Texas steakhouse experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead the Pit Program from the ground up. The club currently features one restaurant, with a second concept scheduled to open in 2027. Candidates must have extensive Pitmaster experience and a strong understanding of upscale Texas barbecue and live-fire cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Pit Program from design to daily operations.
• Manage and mentor pit crew, ensuring high-quality, consistent barbecue and live-fire cooking techniques.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to integrate pit programs with overall menu strategy and guest experience.
• Maintain food safety, quality standards, and cost controls within the pit operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive Pitmaster experience with a strong understanding of upscale Texas barbecue and live-fire cooking techniques.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in fast-paced culinary operations.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to grow within a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Candidates MUST have authorization to work in the US.