Kitchen Lead (BBQ / Smoker Experience Required)

Kitchen Lead (BBQ / Smoker Experience Required)

My Father's Barbeque is a pit-driven BBQ restaurant built on real smoke, real technique, and consistency. We take pride in doing things the right wayno shortcuts.

We are hiring a Kitchen Lead (BBQ / Smoker Experience Required) to run early morning meat production and smoker operations. This is not a basic cook position. You must have strong knife skills and experience trimming and preparing meats (brisket, ribs, pork). You will work independently and be responsible for the most important part of our businessthe meat.

Smoker & Fire Management

• Start or maintain smoker at proper temperature
• Manage fire and heat consistently without supervision

Meat Production

• Load brisket, ribs, pork, and chicken
• Wrap meats at correct times
• Monitor cook progress and adjust as needed
• Pull meats on schedule for service

Prep & Production

• Trim and season meats for next day
• Portion proteins as needed
• Maintain clean and organized prep area

Receiving & Inventory

• Receive meat deliveries
• Check quality and rotate inventory (FIFO)
• Communicate shortages or issues immediately

Kitchen Readiness

• Ensure meats are ready or on track before opening
• Maintain clean and organized pit area

• Strong knife skills and experience trimming meats required
• Ability to lift 5070 lbs
• Comfortable working in heat and smoke
• Reliable transportation and ability to arrive early consistently
• Able to work independently without supervision

Preferred:

• BBQ or smoker experience
• High-volume kitchen prep experience

Dependable and on timeno late arrivals

Moves with urgency and purpose

Takes ownership of work

Can grow into a leadership role

• WednesdaySunday
• Start time: 6:00 AM
• 68 hour shifts

• $24$27/hour depending on experience

Opportunity to grow into a Morning Kitchen Lead role.

Apply and complete screening questions. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and working interview.