Pit Master/Meat Cutter

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Employer-paid life insurance

Vacation for eligible team members

Life Assistance Program and Bar-B-Q-F“

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is hiring a hands-on pitmaster to run our smokers and manage the pit and meat operation with precision in a live kitchen environment. You will cut and portion to spec and monitor quality on every pound of smoked meat that leaves your station.

Ideal candidates bring pitmaster or line cook experience, a disciplined and consistent approach, and pride in the craft—low and slow cooking as a core ethos and reputation builder.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pitmaster, meat cutter, line cook, expediter, or prep cook is desired.
• Low and slow cooking is a core part of the craft and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Own the pit and meat operation and run our smokers with skill and consistency.
• Cut and portion to spec and monitor the quality of every pound of smoked meat.
• Manage inventory and food waste in the pit and meat area; follow procedures to the letter.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards and uphold brand quality.

Skills

Pitmaster

Meat cutting

Line cook experience

Safety & sanitation

Job description

What You'll Do

Own the pit and meat operation: run our smokers with skill and consistency, cut and portion to spec, and monitor the quality of every pound of smoked meat that leaves your station. You'll manage inventory and food waste in the pit and meat area, follow process and procedure to the letter, and hold the line on safety and sanitation, because the whole brand rides on what comes off your smoker.

Who You Are

Your experience as a pitmaster, meat cutter, line cook, expediter, or prep cook is wanted here. You're disciplined, consistent, and genuinely proud of the craft. Low and slow isn't just how we cook. It's how you build a reputation.

What We Give You

• Competitive pay and flexible schedules
• Discounted meals (you'll be eating well)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employer-paid life insurance, and vacation for eligible team members
• Life Assistance Program and Bar-B-Q Family Fund, because we take care of our own
• Real advancement, from the pit to kitchen manager and beyond

Our Values

Be Honest. Be Respectful. Be Committed. Be Disciplined. Be Supportive.

The Physical Stuff

This role is hands-on and high-energy. You'll be on your feet up to 8+ hours a day in a live kitchen, lifting up to 50 lbs, with constant exposure to heat. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Jim 'N' Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Other job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require.