Are you that special someone who loves meat, the art of BBQ, and working outside on the smoker?

SmokinQ is looking for a skilled Pitmaster to join our team and bring authentic, low-and-slow barbecue to life. You’ll spend your days outdoors tending the smokers, working with both charcoal and wood fire, and crafting exceptional brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, and more the old-school way.

What You’ll Do

- Tend and manage our smokers throughout the day
- Prepare and smoke brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, and other meats using real wood and charcoal
- Maintain consistent quality and authentic low-and-slow technique
- Work with the owner to develop and refine recipes that showcase bold, smoky flavors
- Help cater events (setup, service, and breakdown as needed)
- Opportunity for additional hours working inside the restaurant on the grills, food plating or cash

Who You Are

- Passionate about the craft of barbecue and working outdoors
- Experienced with smokers, charcoal grills, and wood-fire cooking, including starting the fire
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of timing, temperature, and flavor
- Able to work independently while also inspiring and supporting a team
- Excited to be the heart of a smokehouse dedicated to quality, tradition,



and great food
- Bonus if you’re comfortable jumping in on the grills or plating inside the restaurant

Why Work at SmokinQ You’ll be part of a place that actually cares about real smoked meats, local suppliers, and doing things the right way. This isn’t a corporate kitchen, it’s hands-on BBQ where the smoker is the star.

Schedule & Pay

- Common work week is Tuesday–Saturday (based on catering events)
- Sundays & Mondays off
- Early starts are common when the pits are running
- Schedule is flexible based on smoking needs and events
- Additional hours available if you’re able to work inside the restaurant on the grills or food plating
- Pay and hours are based on skills and experience

If the idea of spending your days outside with smoke, meat, and real BBQ sounds like the dream job, we want to hear from you. Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Versatile schedule

Experience:
- Restaurant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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