Pitmaster: Lead Smoke & Barbecue Excellence

Q39 SOUTH LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Q39 LLC Overland Park, KS is seeking a Pitmaster to manage smoke and cook barbecue meats to standard recipes, in a high-volume kitchen. You will also handle daily ordering, line checks, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role reports to the Restaurant Chef and is paid hourly. Prior kitchen experience across stations and cooking styles is required, along with strong English communication and the ability to lift up to 25 lb and stand long hours.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a high-volume environment.
• Experienced in a variety of kitchen stations and multiple cooking styles.
• Must be able to trim and portion cuts of meat.
• 1-2 years of full-service kitchen experience.
• 3+ years of restaurant cooking experience.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently; Spanish is a plus.
• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lb and stand for long periods.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pitmaster – Prepare and cook barbecue meats daily according to Q39 recipes, portioning, and cooking standards, ensuring consistent food quality.
• Operate smokers and execute all core barbecue tasks (loading, wrapping, temp checks, glazing, rib and brisket prep, pork, sausage, chicken).
• Perform smoker care and maintenance to ensure consistent performance and food quality.
• Inventory & Ordering – Place orders in collaboration with Pitmaster Sous Chef, maintain pars, verify deliveries for quality and accuracy, and monitor food cost and waste through portion control and standard procedures.
• Equipment & Facility Oversight – Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean, maintained, and operational, including preventative maintenance programs.
• Compliance & Safety – Lead adherence to all federal, state, county, and municipal health and safety regulations; implement corrective actions for policy violations.
• Continuous Improvement – Support execution of all Q39 guidelines, recommend performance enhancements, and ensure consistent implementation of back-of-house procedures.

Skills

High-volume environment

Kitchen station versatility

Meat trimming & portioning

English fluency

Job description

Q39 LLC Overland Park, KS is seeking a Pitmaster to manage smoke and cook barbecue meats to standard recipes, in a high-volume kitchen. You will also handle daily ordering, line checks, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

The role reports to the Restaurant Chef and is paid hourly. Prior kitchen experience across stations and cooking styles is required, along with strong English communication and the ability to lift up to 25 lb and stand long hours.