Pit Master

Great American Restaurants Inc • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years. The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day.

Do you know your way around a smoker and take pride in low and slow perfection?

We’re looking to add experienced pit master’s to our team at Stupid Good BBQ.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in barbecue techniques with the fundamentals of butchering, seasoning, fire management, and timing that are needed to produce top barbecue!

Requirements

• Proven experience smoking meats in a professional or competitive BBQ setting
• Strong knowledge of BBQ techniques, meat cuts, rubs, and timing
• Able to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and consistency
• Able to work independently
• Able to lift 50 – 80 lbs and work in a hot kitchen/smokehouse environment
• Available to work overnight shifts, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperatures
• Maintain fire management
• Ensure proper timing for each cook
• Prep meats for service
• Properly pack items for storage or catering

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth
• Great pay in a fast-paced setting (and paid training)
• Employee food discount
• Health insurance, PTO and 401K based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees