We are looking for an experienced BBQ Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead BBQ food production and day-to-day kitchen operations. This is a hands-on position for someone who knows barbecue and has direct experience producing brisket, pulled pork, and other smoked meats at volume.
The right candidate understands that great BBQ requires consistency, timing, temperature control, proper prep, and attention to quality every day.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily BBQ and kitchen food production
- Prepare and smoke brisket, pulled pork, and other BBQ meats
- Manage trimming, seasoning, smoking, holding, portioning, and overall product quality
- Maintain consistent taste, tenderness, yield, and presentation
- Create and manage production schedules based on expected volume
- Monitor food inventory, ordering, prep levels, waste, and food costs
- Train and supervise kitchen and prep staff
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature procedures
- Coordinate production to ensure food is ready and available when needed
- Help troubleshoot production and equipment issues
- Maintain established recipes and BBQ standards
Requirements
- Previous professional BBQ experience is required
- Must have hands-on experience producing brisket and pulled pork
- Experience with smokers and large-volume meat production
- Kitchen management, kitchen lead, pitmaster, or similar leadership experience
- Strong understanding of smoking temperatures, cook times, meat preparation, holding, and food safety
- Ability to manage a team while also working hands-on in production
- Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen
- Must be able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift/move kitchen and food products
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who takes pride in BBQ and understands how to produce a consistent product every day. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates should already have professional experience with smoked meats and be comfortable taking ownership of BBQ production and kitchen operations.
Central Broward County. Compensation based on experience.
Pay: $52,775.58 - $63,557.69 per year
Work Location: In person
