Pitmaster/Meatcutter

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Vacation

Life Assistance Program

Bar-B-Q Family Fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is seeking an experienced pitmaster to own the pit and meat operation, running smokers, cutting and portioning to spec, and ensuring every pound of smoked meat meets quality standards. This hands-on, high-energy role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and consistency in a busy kitchen.

You’ll manage inventory and waste, follow meticulous processes, and contribute to a team that values discipline, pride in craft, and real opportunities for advancement from the pit to

Qualifications

• Experience as a pitmaster, meat cutter, line cook, expediter, or prep cook is desired.
• Demonstrated discipline, consistency, and pride in craft.

Responsibilities

• Own the pit and meat operation: run smokers with skill and consistency.
• Cut and portion to specification and monitor meat quality.
• Manage inventory and food waste in the pit and meat area; follow processes and sanitation standards.

Skills

Pitmaster

Meat cutter

Line cook

Expediter

Prep cook

Job description

Open interviews from 2:30-4:30 pm Monday-Saturday

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.