Pit Master: High-Volume BBQ Lead & Smoke Expert

ASM Global; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends & ASM Global is seeking a Pit Master to lead barbecue production for high-profile stadium events in Tampa Bay. You will work with culinary leadership to craft smoked-meat menus reflecting local flavors, oversee smoking operations, and ensure top-quality guest experiences during games and events.

The role requires 3+ years in professional culinary settings with barbecue and live-fire experience, plus strong leadership and food-safety skills to maintain brand standards at scale.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, with barbecue/live-fire focus.
• Experience cooking brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, and other smoked proteins.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Ability to lead cooks and culinary team during events.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead barbecue production from prep to plating for high-volume events.
• Prepare smoked meats and maintain consistency across cooks.
• Operate and maintain smokers and grilling equipment.
• Develop recipes, rubs, sauces, and event-specific offerings.
• Coordinate with culinary leadership to meet production schedules.

Skills

Barbecue

Smoking

Grilling

Live-fire cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Tools

Commercial smokers

Job description

Legends & ASM Global is seeking a Pit Master to lead barbecue production for high-profile stadium events in Tampa Bay. You will work with culinary leadership to craft smoked-meat menus reflecting local flavors, oversee smoking operations, and ensure top-quality guest experiences during games and events.

The role requires 3+ years in professional culinary settings with barbecue and live-fire experience, plus strong leadership and food-safety skills to maintain brand standards at scale.