Compensation: $20/hr + tips (average $7/hr)
Employment type: Part-time
Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Location: Poway, CA
Smokin J’s BBQ in Poway is hiring an Overnight BBQ Cook / Pit Assistant to keep our smokers running and our kitchen prepped for the next day. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who’s reliable, hard-working, and passionate about great food.
We’re a laid-back team that works hard and takes pride in doing BBQ the right way.
Job Responsibilities:
Help out on the line during dinner service
Assist with kitchen closing duties
Maintain the fire on two 2,000-gallon smokers
Wrap briskets and pork shoulders at the correct time
Prep ribs, chicken, and other proteins for the next day
Complete various prep tasks and clean-up
Leave the kitchen clean and organized by 3:00 AM
Requirements:
Experience with BBQ or kitchen work is a plus, but not required
Comfortable working independently during overnight hours
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Able to lift wood and trays of meat
Punctual and dependable
Food safety knowledge is helpful
Pay: $20/hour + average $7/hour in tips
Total average compensation: $27/hour
If you’re interested, please reply with:
Your name and contact info
A brief summary of your work experience
Why you think you’d be a good fit for this role
Thanks for checking us out — we look forward to hearing from you!