Smokehouse Pit Master

Responsibilities

• Become the Pit Master, dedicated to all things smoked meat
• Interact with guests and hosts in a fun and friendly manner
• Ensure all smokehouse staff provides engaging service
• Actively engage guests through freshly prepared samples and suggestive selling
• Personalize guest service at all times
• Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department
• Guide, orient, train, and provide feedback to ensure satisfactory performance
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, and outgoing personality
• Able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with guests
• Able to perform in front of large crowds and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
• Able to multitask and work well with others
• Able to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience preferred
• Previous culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
• Able to read and understand information and direction
• Able to supervise people including training and development
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills
• At least 18 years old
• Able to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to effectively communicate with and take direction from supervision
• Able to work well with computers