BBQ Team Members – Smokesmith Bar-B-Que
Full-Time / Part-Time | Sandpoint, ID | On-Site
We’re looking for passionate people to join our crew, whether you want to work in the pit, help prep and season meats, or slice and serve cooked barbecue. BBQ experience is appreciated but not required. What matters most is a love for barbecue, a willingness to learn, and the drive to do things right.
What You’ll Be Doing
Pit Crew: Smoke, monitor, and maintain meats to perfection. Manage ticket timing, prepare the fire to the right temperature, assist with prep and line operations, and wrap, rest, and run pans as needed.
Prep Team: Trim and season meats ahead of schedule, prep and cook house-made sides, portion ingredients, keep your station clean and organized, assist with sausage production, and support the crew where needed.
Cutting Team: Portion and slice cooked meats efficiently and accurately for service.
Front of House and Service: Take orders, serve drinks, guide guests through our market-style setup, and make sure every guest leaves with a smile.
Support fellow team members to keep operations running smoothly and maintain safety, sanitation, and quality standards in all tasks. Track pre-orders, special events, and daily stock levels. Jump in where needed to support dishes, bussing, or prep during slower stretches or high-volume service.
Who We’re Looking For
Passion for BBQ and hospitality.
Friendly, outgoing personality that makes guests feel at home.
Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and able to maintain consistency under pressure.
Team players who enjoy helping others and take pride in their work.
Ability to multitask, communicate clearly, and take feedback well.
Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility are required.
Smile, have fun, and take pride in your work every day.
BBQ experience is appreciated but not required.
We are not looking for just anyone. If you want to be part of a team that takes pride in real, wood-fired craft BBQ and growing your skills while serving amazing food, this is your place.
Requirements
Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, day and night shifts.
Able to lift 50 to 80 pounds and stand for long periods. Comfortable bending, reaching, stooping, and moving quickly.
Able to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments.
Reliable transportation.
High integrity, strong people skills, and willingness to learn.
Must be 19 or older if serving alcohol.
Pay and Benefits
$13 to $18 per hour plus tips
Flexible schedules
Employee discounts and shift meals
Paid training
Fun, lively work environment
Opportunities for cross-training, leadership, and Pitmaster roles
Why Smokesmith
At Smokesmith Bar-B-Que, our team is the heart of everything we do. We promote from within whenever possible, encourage continuous improvement, and prioritize skill, hospitality, and teamwork. We want people who want to push the craft forward, serve guests with care, and have fun doing it.
If you live, breathe, and love barbecue, and you’re ready to be part of a small, passionate crew fired up to make real, wood-fired, craft BBQ while growing your skills and career, join us at Smokesmith Bar-B-Que.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Base Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your BBQ life. What do you cook, smoke, or grill for fun, which techniques do you focus on, one thing you are proud of making, and how you work to improve.
Work Location: In person
