Smokehouse Pit Master

Lowes Foods; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Garner, NC is seeking a dedicated Pit Master to lead the Smokehouse on the sales floor, delivering engaging, fun guest experiences and high-quality smoked meat products.

You will train and supervise staff, perform product prep and sampling, and ensure sanitation and merchandising standards are met. The role requires strong communication, multitasking and crowd-facing performance abilities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality.
• Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests.
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously.
• Ability to stay in character and work well with others.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Act as Pit Master on the sales floor with dedication to all things smoked meat.
• Interact with guests and hosts in a fun, friendly manner to create an engaging environment.
• Ensure all smokehouse staff provides fun, friendly and engaging service.
• Engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and suggestive selling.
• Demonstrate superior guest service at all times.
• Perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational standards.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards and maintain sanitation and safety.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to Smokehouse staff to achieve satisfactory performance.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary.
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary.
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed.
• Perform PA announcements.

Skills

Guest interaction

Public speaking

Multitasking

Team supervision

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Food handling

Merchandising

Job description

Overview

To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience while maintaining operating standards.

Responsibilities

• While on the sales floor, become the Pit Master, the one person in the store with a blinding dedication to all things smoked meat
• Interact with guests and hosts in a fun and friendly manner to create an engaging environment for all guests
• Ensure all smokehouse staff provides fun, friendly and engaging service
• Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and suggestive selling
• To personally demonstrate superior guest service at all times
• To perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description
• Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure Smokehouse staff achieves satisfactory performance standards
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards
• Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Perform PA announcements

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality
• Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests
• Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously
• Ability to stay in character
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience
• Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
• Ability to read and understand information and direction
• Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations
• Ability to supervise people including training and development
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision
• Ability to work well with computers