Pitmaster

Warped Wing; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Warped Wing in Huber Heights, Ohio, is seeking a Pitmaster who will be the heart of the smokery. This role involves preparing and smoking a variety of meats, managing all aspects of the smoking process, and ensuring quality and consistency. Candidates should have a passion for smoked meats, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work unconventional hours, including nights and weekends, is required. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant, food, or hospitality industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Flexibility to work unconventional hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and smoke various meats ensuring quality and consistency.
• Oversee smoker operations and maintain clean equipment.
• Collaborate with kitchen team on recipe development.

Skills

Passion for smoked meats

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in tight spaces

Eagerness to learn

Self-motivated attitude

Job description

Description

Summary

As a Pitmaster, you will be the heart and soul of our smokery, responsible for creating smoked meats that keep our customers coming back for more. Your role will involve managing all aspects of the smoking process, from blending custom spices to mastering the art of wood smoking and maintaining optimal cooking temperatures.

Weekday Pit: Monday – Thursday | 10 hour Shifts

Weekend Pit: Friday – Sunday | 12 hour Shifts

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and smoke various meats, ensuring consistency and quality in every batch.
• Oversee smoker operations, including wood selection, temperature control, and timing.
• Calculate daily PAR (Periodic Automatic Replacement) levels for all smoked products.
• Develop and maintain recipes for rubs, marinades, and sauces.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team on menu items and recipe development.
• Keep the smoker and smoking equipment clean and well-maintained; perform routine maintenance on the smoker.
• Ensure high-volume production while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Coordinate and execute the cooking schedule for all smoked products.
• Slice, pull, and chop cooked products to meet quality standards.
• Work with the team to create daily, weekly, and seasonal specials.
• Assist the day crew as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant, food, or hospitality industry is a plus, but not required.
• Passion for smoked meats and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift.
• Eagerness to learn and follow instructions.
• Capable of working efficiently in tight spaces and maintaining a fast pace during busy shifts.
• Reliable transportation to and from the workplace.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work unconventional hours, including nights and weekends.
• Self-motivated with a high-energy attitude and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to lift up-to 100 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally Adjusting or moving objects up to 60 pounds in all directions
• Constantly Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Never Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Constantly Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Constantly Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Never Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly Low temperatures
• Occasionally High temperatures
• Occasionally Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• Constantly Noisy environments
• Occasionally Hazardous conditions
• Never Poor ventilation
• Occasionally Small and/or enclosed spaces