Pitmaster: Flexible Schedule Smoke Expert

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

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.