CUTTER - NORFOLK

Workstream; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

2 days off per week incl. Sundays

No late nights

Tip share

Job summary

Redwood Smoke Shack in Norfolk is seeking a Cutter to join the front of the house service line, slicing meats and assembling sandwiches with precision. Excellent knife skills and customer service are essential as you interact with guests and maintain high standards during busy service times.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in high-volume kitchens or food service, with the ability to weigh meats accurately and follow portion standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent knife skills and the ability to slice meats cleanly and accurately.
• Strong customer service and guest interaction skills are required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-volume kitchens or food service.
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and work the front of the house service line.
• Slice meats, weigh portions, and assemble sandwiches and platters.
• Maintain Redwood’s standards for quality, speed and presentation.
• Work clean, organized and fast during busy service.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

High-volume kitchens

Communication

Food safety

Job description

NORFOLK LOCATION: CUTTER - REDWOOD SMOKE SHACK - $18-20/hr

Address: 2001 Manteo St, Norfolk

Redwood Smoke Shack is looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join the hardest working crew in Hampton Roads. We pride ourselves on providing the absolute best work environment in the restaurant industry and we only hire individuals who will be a good fit with our current team.

If you are willing to show up, work hard, and learn, we’d love the chance to speak with you about joining the crew this spring.

TheCutteris one of the most important positions in our restaurant. This role works thefront of the house service line, greeting guests and slicing our oak-fired meats to order. Cutters are responsible for handling brisket and other meats, weighing portions, assembling sandwiches and platters, and maintaining Redwood’s strict standards for quality, speed, and presentation.

Excellent knife skills and strong customer service are a must.

Applicants need:

• Be available for shifts10:00am – 4:00pm and/or 4:00pm – 10:00pm
• Be comfortableinteracting with guests and providing excellent customer service
• Possessexcellent knife skillsand the ability to slice meats cleanly and consistently
• Be articulate and able to listen and communicate effectively
• Have at least3 years of experience in high volume kitchens or food service
• Be able toweigh meats accurately and follow portion standards
• Be able toassemble sandwiches and platters following Redwood’s guidelines and presentation standards
• Be able towork clean, organized, and fast during busy service
• Be able to self-manage, prioritize tasks and stay focused during high-volume shifts
• Possess an excellent work ethic and desire to learn and continually grow
• Have reliable transportation

It would be great if:

• You havehigh volume service line or carving station experience
• You have experiencehandling and slicing brisket or other smoked meats
• You haverestaurant customer service experience
• You have leadership experience or the desire to grow into a leadership role

Benefits include:

• Full time hours and a flexible schedule
• Guaranteed2 days off each week including Sundays
• No late nights
• Highly competitive, industry leading pay(advertised rate includes tip share)

If you take pride in your knife work, enjoy interacting with guests, and want to be part of a team that takes BBQ seriously,Redwood Smoke Shack would love to meet you.

From the humble beginnings of Bob Roberts, Owner and Pitmaster, setting up in his driveway with his wife Lindsey every weekend to being at the heart of a community in the center of Ghent in Norfolk VA, Redwood Smoke Shack has definitely changed the scene of what BBQ looks like in Hampton Roads. Redwood Smoke Shack is a Texas inspired BBQ joint continually pushing the envelope with outrageous, mouth-watering specials and handcrafted BBQ that will leave you coming back for more.
At Redwood, we are a Texas inspired BBQ joint. That means large cuts of meat, like brisket, seasoned with just salt and black pepper, and then cooked low and slow over indirect heat using real wood fire bbq pits. Redwood strives to have the best quality products available and partners with purveyors of high quality meat providers such as Prairie Fresh. Redwood is also the only place in Hampton Roads where you can find Texas’ very own Big Red soda on tap. Redwood strives to give you a unique experience from the moment you enter the restaurant. With interactive counter service, you are instantly involved in the selection and assembly of your BBQ meats and sides. With standards such as beef brisket, pulled pork and ribs this is a BBQ lovers dream. To take it one step further, Redwood offers ridiculous daily specials such as the Feast Mode Burger, the Big @$$ Beef Ribs and an assortment of of Pork Belly burnt ends. If you’re in Hampton Roads and you love BBQ or just love hanging out with a good crowd, Redwood Smoke Shack is where you want to be. Come on down to the location in Ghent or our Virginia Beach location and enjoy some amazing handcrafted BBQ.