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
• Provide guidance, orientation, training, and feedback to ensure satisfactory performance standards
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, and guest service as necessary
• Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management
• Make PA announcements

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, and outgoing personality
• Willingness to actively engage guests and have fun with them
• Ability to perform in front of large crowds and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
• Ability to multitask and work well with others
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Previous meat cutting/trimming experience preferred
• Previous culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
• Knowledge of deli and meat department operations
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate with and take direction from supervision
• Effective computer skills