Position Type: Full Time

BrisketU and our parent company Backyard Pitmasters are expanding and we are looking for a qualified head pitmaster to work as our class instructor and lead local market operations.  We are searching for a hard-working individual, who shares our values and our love of BBQ!

Do you know how to smoke brisket, like to speak to a crowd, and love interacting with people?

Does spending your weekends at a craft brewery, teaching others how to select the perfect firewood, choose the right rub, trim a brisket, and slice the perfect serving sound like a great time? Then this might just be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our corporate pitmasters teach our Backyard Pitmaster courses on weekends in various local breweries and help with all market-area operations and scheduling.  The candidate will work Wednesday thru Sunday most weeks. This position is fun, offers incredible flexibility, great pay, benefits, with an opportunity to join our team as we continue to rapidly grow.

We’re looking for someone who has a keen eye towards detail, with an interest in defining and refining the overall BrisketU guest experience, and, in particular, an obsessive passion for BBQ and live-fire cooking. The Pitmaster position is responsible for hosting and teaching the class as well as the operations of the mobile classroom (the BBQ trailer).

Our ideal person is a skilled presenter and hospitality-minded professional, first and foremost, who also happens to have (and wishes to expand) specialized skills in BBQ. They need to be passionate about the education of others, love and study BBQ and its history, and be able to work humbly and proudly in a team environment to achieve 100% customer satisfaction every weekend.  They must exude leadership and enthusiasm to complete all tasks necessary to ensure a successful class.

Work Term and Compensation:

The head pitmaster job allows flexibility in scheduling and work volume. Typically, our pitmasters conduct between 2-3 classes per week allowing for flexibility in work schedule. A typical weekend class example time is 10 am-1 pm for which the pitmaster would arrive at the venue at 9 am for setup and depart at 1:30/1:45 pm following the completion and break down of the class. Responsibilities during the week include hosting private events (corporate classes), cooking, class prep, and equipment organization.

Backyard Pitmasters offers:

Great earning potential: Competitive wages
Opportunity for growth: Join our growing team on the ground level!
Company-Sponsored insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision are available at low rates for you and your family
Paid vacation: Begin accruing time on your first day that you can use towards vacation

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to communicate effectively before groups of all sizes
• A valid driver’s license and a vehicle capable of pulling a BBQ trailer (Truck or SUV)
• Residency in the metro market area
• Strong organizational, decision-making skills and leadership skills (the pitmaster will manage two assistants who help during the class)
• The ability to work well in high volume, fast-paced settings
• Knowledge of service and food safety standards
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Physical demands:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds and carry up to 75 pounds. Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Occasionally be exposed to cold, hot, ambient temperatures.

To apply email your resume to  careers@brisketu.com and let us know why you would be perfect for this position. This job is advertised as full-time, however, part-time candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If this sounds like a great fit we would love to hear from you.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work employees can expect within this particular job classification. It is certainly not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this job.