Hourly Pitmaster Assistant — Smoker Lead & BBQ Craft

Q39 Restaurant; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Q39 LLC in Overland Park, KS seeks a Pitmaster to lead smoking and meat preparation, maintaining quality and health compliance. You will operate smokers, manage daily ordering, portion cuts, and uphold Q39 standards in a high-volume kitchen.

Fluency in English is required, Spanish is a plus; you must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods. Join a team dedicated to craveable BBQ and outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Proficient in trimming and portioning meat portions.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook barbecue meats daily according to Q39 recipes, ensuring quality.
• Operate smokers and perform core barbecue tasks (loading, wrapping, temp checks, glazing, prep).
• Inventory & ordering: place orders, maintain pars, verify deliveries, monitor food cost and waste.
• Equipment & facility oversight: keep kitchen equipment clean and operational; assist maintenance.
• Compliance & safety: adhere to health regulations and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Meat trimming & portioning

Food safety & compliance

English fluency + Spanish a plus

Multi-station cooking

Strong communication

Smoking/barbecue experience

Job description

Q39 LLC in Overland Park, KS seeks a Pitmaster to lead smoking and meat preparation, maintaining quality and health compliance. You will operate smokers, manage daily ordering, portion cuts, and uphold Q39 standards in a high-volume kitchen.

Fluency in English is required, Spanish is a plus; you must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods. Join a team dedicated to craveable BBQ and outstanding guest experiences.