BBQ Pitmaster

Are you looking for a great place to work and find unique opportunities to be a part of a great team and make some amazing food?

You have found the right place! Here at Sonny's BBQ we know that the most important piece of running a successful business are our people, and specifically our team members!

SUMMARY

·        To have a passion for the craft of BBQ and a desire to maintain the highest food quality according to all Sonny’s and ACGBBQ standards. To take ownership of the food and food quality from your location’s PIT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sure all food is prepared and cooked to quality standards.
• No Short Cuts
• Hit the BULLSEYE
• Monitor and set accurate pars for consistent and controlled truck ordering.
• Receive all incoming products, check quality and quantity, and store in its proper place.
• Communicate with coworkers to ensure proper inventory for events and caterings.
• Make sure all cooked and uncooked products are rotated correctly.
• Able to execute Tier 2 Caterings.
• Keep the kitchen area clean at all times.
• Adhere to sanitary and food preparation guidelines.
• Understand the food cost of each item and how to troubleshoot when issues arise; able to manage Actual vs. Theoretical costs.
• Able to train the BOH team on proper cooking and reheating standards for the best quality product.
• Communicate with management any challenges that might occur to properly execute standards.
• Be a Brand Ambassador- Table touch with guests to get feedback and share passion for BBQ.
• Perform any other work-related duties specified by management.
• Present a professional appearance and proper language when addressing others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Can be calm under pressure.
• Effective time management skills. Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work with and troubleshoot smokers and hot boxes.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work with sharp knives.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Attend and successfully complete ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state as it relates to this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment (so you know what you are getting into)

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any BOH Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Cooks are regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to handle food products and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members and guests, including speaking and listening. 
• The position requires continuously walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling. 
• Sonny’s is a fast-paced environment and requires constant human interaction and movement.
• Cooks must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• While performing the duties of the job, team members regularly work with or near moving mechanical parts.
• Team Members may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and are required to work with cleaning chemicals. Frequent washing of the hands is required. 
• As a BOH Team Member, you must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job for up to an 8-hour shift. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a detailed list of all responsibilities.