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 robust 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

Advantages
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Versatile schedule

Experience:
Restaurant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pitmaster Elmira (Canada)
🏢 SmokinQ
📍 Canada