BBQ Pitmaster Cook

The Press Club Grill; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Growth Opportunities

Paid time off starting after 1 year

Job summary

Reyna's BBQ & Cocina is seeking a Pitmaster to manage meat prep, trimming, seasoning, and smoking, while preparing fresh salads and desserts. This role supports daily scratch recipes and ensures all kitchen items are washed and organized.

You will stand for long periods, handle hot pits, and work in a fast-paced kitchen focused on Texas-style barbecue and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Prior BBQ and smoker experience is a plus.
• Proficient knife skills for meat trimming and vegetable chopping.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and work near intense heat from pits, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and ability to maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Meat prep and smoking.
• Sides and desserts production.
• Kitchen cleanliness and station breakdown.
• Inventory control and organization.
• Support daily prep and scratch items.

Skills

BBQ/Smoker experience

Knife skills

Stamina & heat tolerance

Clean as you go mindset

Job description

Eligible Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid time off (starting after 1 year)

About Reyna's BBQ & Cocina

Reyna's BBQ & Cocina is a locally-owned Texas-style barbecue restaurant serving up authentic South Texas flavor across the Rio Grande Valley. Known for smoking prime briskets and meats over 100% natural oak and pecan wood, Reyna's has become a community staple. If you love great food and genuine hospitality, come be part of the family.

Summary

The Pitmaster is a multiple role position which includes handling raw brisket trimming, seasoning and smoking as well as prepping fresh salads, portioning prepped items, desserts, and daily scratch recipe items. The Pitmaster also ensures all kitchen dishes are washed and organized.

Core Responsibilities

• Meat prep and smoking.
• Sides and desserts production.
• kitchen cleanliness.
• Station breakdown and cleaning.
• Inventory control.

Skills

• Prior BBQ and Smoker experience helpful.
• Proficient knife skills for meat trimming and vegetable chopping.
• Ability to stand for up to 8+ hours, work near intense heat from pits and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self- motivated, sense of urgency, and clean as you go mentality.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.