Texas-Style Pitmaster: Smoke & Fire Mastery

Smokesmith Bar-B-Que LLC.; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smokesmith Bar-B-Que LLC in Sandpoint, ID is seeking a full-time Pitmaster to lead smoking and barbecue production on-site. You will manage meat prep, smoker operation, and quality control to deliver authentic Texas-style barbecue to guests.

The Pitmaster works closely with kitchen and service teams, plans meat quantities, and ensures food safety and sanitation standards are met. A passion for barbecue, reliability, and ability to work evenings and weekends are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with smoking meats, fire management, and barbecue techniques, including control of temperature, timing, and wood selection.
• Strong food preparation and kitchen operations skills, with knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic knife skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with kitchen and service teams.
• Attention to detail in flavor consistency, portion control, and presentation, with a commitment to high-quality standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work full-time schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse team members and interacting with guests.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move supplies, and work around heat and smoke safely.
• Previous pitmaster, line cook, or commercial kitchen experience is preferred; culinary training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smoking and barbecue production to ensure consistent quality and flavor.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to meet service demands and uphold standards.
• Plan meat quantities, assist with inventory and ordering, and minimize waste.
• Interact with guests to explain barbecue techniques and menu items as needed.

Skills

Smoking meats

Fire management

Food safety

Knife skills

Team coordination

Guest interaction

Job description

Smokesmith Bar-B-Que LLC in Sandpoint, ID is seeking a full-time Pitmaster to lead smoking and barbecue production on-site. You will manage meat prep, smoker operation, and quality control to deliver authentic Texas-style barbecue to guests.

The Pitmaster works closely with kitchen and service teams, plans meat quantities, and ensures food safety and sanitation standards are met. A passion for barbecue, reliability, and ability to work evenings and weekends are essential.