BBQ Butcher: Craft Precision Cuts for World-Class Smoke

Q39; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Q39 BBQ in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a skilled butcher to break down beef, pork, and poultry for our smokers and kitchen. Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts are essential; experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments is highly valued.

You will lift heavy cuts, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with the pit crew to ensure consistent, high-quality product. Pay is negotiable, with opportunities to grow in a craft-focused team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a butcher in a retail, culinary, or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Break down beef, pork, poultry, and other proteins to exact specs for our smokers and kitchen.
• Trim, portion, and prep meat for BBQ perfection — fat cap just right, brisket flat even, ribs ready to shine.
• Keep work areas clean and safe (because nobody likes messy cuts).
• Handle meat with skill and care, from receiving to final prep.
• Work closely with the pit crew and kitchen team to keep service running smooth.
• Share your meat knowledge with the team (and maybe trade a few secrets over the smoker).

Skills

Butchery skills

Meat cuts knowledge

Knife skills

Teamwork

Heavy-lifting

BBQ passion

Tools

Knives

Saws

Grinders

Slicers

Job description

Q39 BBQ in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a skilled butcher to break down beef, pork, and poultry for our smokers and kitchen. Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts are essential; experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments is highly valued.

You will lift heavy cuts, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with the pit crew to ensure consistent, high-quality product. Pay is negotiable, with opportunities to grow in a craft-focused team.