Pitmaster / Smoker, Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ (Milwaukee)

Smokin Jack Bbq•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ is seeking a sharp, independent, dependable pitmaster to manage smoking operations that supply its Milwaukee-area locations. The role is central to product quality and consistency, covering the daily smoke schedule and the preparation, cooking, holding, and quality control of meats. The posting lists the location as Brown Deer, 6807 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee, WI. Schedule and pay details are placeholders and are not specified.

Requirements

Solid knowledge of smoking, meat temperatures, and food safety.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Reliability and punctuality for every scheduled workday; the role must remain covered.
Attention to detail when following logs, specifications, and recipes.
Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 70 pounds and work on one’s feet in a hot environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Barbecue, smokehouse, or high-volume kitchen experience; the employer is willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

Plan and run the daily smoke schedule so every location has the right product at the right time.
Monitor and manage cook temperatures, pull temperatures, and hold times for every cook.
Keep accurate temperature and food safety logs.
Season, trim, and prepare meats to specifications and yield standards.
Load, tend, and unload smokers safely and efficiently.
Perform routine smoker maintenance and cleaning, and identify problems before they affect a cook.
Track meat inventory and communicate needs to avoid shortages or overproduction.
Maintain consistent product quality from batch to batch.