Pit Master

Position Summary

The Pit Master is responsible for building and leading the end-to-end barbecue program at Horseshoe Bay Sporting Club. This role combines culinary leadership, operational ownership, and hands-on pit execution. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain a high-quality barbecue program, including equipment selection, menu development, sourcing, team leadership, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the full barbecue program, including smoker specification, kitchen layout, and workflow
• Establish meat sourcing strategy, including vendor relationships, quality standards, and cost controls
• Develop and manage daily production schedules, prep cycles, and service execution
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards
• Create and execute a cohesive barbecue menu including brisket, ribs, sides, and specialty items
• Ensure high-quality standards across all menu items, including sides and accompaniments
• Introduce seasonal offerings and continuously refine menu performance
• Recruit, hire, and develop kitchen and pit staff
• Establish training programs and documented standard operating procedures
• Foster a positive, respectful, and performance-driven team culture
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with leadership on smokehouse design and construction
• Establish inventory systems, supplier processes, and operational workflows
• Support pre-opening activities, including testing, training, and launch readiness
• Partner with marketing on program identity and positioning

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on barbecue/pit experience in a high-quality environment
• Experience operating smokers and managing long cook processes
• Strong understanding of meat sourcing, preparation, and food quality standards
• Experience leading teams in a kitchen or food production environment

Required Experience

• 2+ years experience developing menus, sourcing products, and managing food quality and cost controls
• 3+ years experience leading kitchen or pit teams, including hiring, training, and performance management
• 5+ years hands-on experience operating barbecue pits/smokers in a high-quality or high-volume environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Horseshoe Bay Sporting Club is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.