Head Pit Master & BBQ Program Lead

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance (where available

Equipment and program investment

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a Pit Master to own and drive the end-to-end barbecue program at Horseshoe Bay Sporting Club. You will lead culinary operations, design menus, source meat, and manage a pit team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This on-site role entails heavy hands-on cooking, program development, and collaboration with leadership for successful pre-opening and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on barbecue/pit experience in a high-quality environment.
• Experience operating smokers and managing long cook processes.
• Strong understanding of meat sourcing, preparation, and cost controls.
• Experience leading kitchen or pit teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the full barbecue program, including smoker specification, kitchen layout, and workflow.
• Establish meat sourcing strategy, including vendor relationships, quality standards, and cost controls.
• Develop and manage daily production schedules, prep cycles, and service execution.
• Recruit, hire, and develop kitchen and pit staff; establish SOPs and training programs.
• Collaborate with leadership on smokehouse design, inventory systems, and pre-opening activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Hospitality

Education

Associates degree (preferred)

High School diploma (required)

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a Pit Master to own and drive the end-to-end barbecue program at Horseshoe Bay Sporting Club. You will lead culinary operations, design menus, source meat, and manage a pit team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This on-site role entails heavy hands-on cooking, program development, and collaboration with leadership for successful pre-opening and ongoing operations.