Pit Master

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Goode Company Restaurants

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Houston, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for building and maintaining pit fires to smoke meats consistently according to quality standards. Manages kitchen stock, receives merchandise, and ensures the cooking area remains clean and organized.

Qualifications

You have 6 months to a year of experience as a BBQ Pit Master and possess excellent time management, cleanliness, and organizational skills. You are adept at building and maintaining fires, smoking meats to standard, and possess knife skills. You are also punctual, reliable, and able to work in a standing and moving position for long periods in a heated environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BBQ Pit Master

Smoking meats

Building fire

Knife skills

Job Description

WHO YOU ARE:Friendly. Creative. Eagle-eyed. Hungry. You make things happen, and you make ’em count. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, but your standards are spotless, because where and how you work reflects who you are and what you believe in. You get the big picture, realizing it’s always rooted in serving up an authentic Texas experience, one plate at a time.

We are seeking outgoing individuals who have a passion for the art of cooking. For this position, you must have excellent time management, cleanliness and organizational skills to ensure all food items meet our standards. By the way, it can get pretty hot – Our Pit Masters are responsible for building and maintaining the fire in the pit.


RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Make sure all food is prepared and cooked to Goode Company quality standards.
•    Smoke all meats properly and consistently.
•    Check all customer cooking orders and have cooked i a timely fashion.
•    Have line stocked with all food products by 10:30-10:45.
•    Receive all incoming merchandise, check quality and quantity and store in its proper place.
•    Communicate with blockman to keep line stocked and for special needs.
•    Make sure all cooked and uncooked stock is rotated correctly.
•    Check and transfer all ordered items from Commissary to restaurant.
•    Keep kitchen area clean at all times.
•    Communicate with management any problem that might occur.
•    Perform any other work-related duties specified by management.
•    Present a professional appearance and proper language when addressing others.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
•    Punctual and reliable attendance
•    6 months to a year experience working as a BBQ Pit Master
•    Must be 18 years of age
•    Effective time management skills
•    Ability to follow instructions and procedures
•    Able to work in with heated equipment
•    Be able to work in a standing and moving position for long periods of time
•    Knife skills
•    Experience working a pit and building a fire
 
WHERE WE MEET: You take joy in what you do, and we take pride in finding folks like you. Because when you’re in it for the long haul, no shortcut’s worth taking - especially when it comes to our preparation, our ingredients, and most importantly, our people. Interested? Us too. Let’s chat.
 

Benefits

  • Weekly Payroll 
  • Flexible Work Schedules 
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Company Subsidized Health Insurance after 60 days
  • Also eligible for Dental / Vision / Supplemental Life 
  • PTO
  • Time off on all major holidays 
  • Food allowance to enjoy at all Goode company restaurants. 

Goode Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
 
 This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

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Goode Company Restaurants

Texas lifestyle and hospitality company founded by Levi Goode. Now hiring for his first solo restaurant concepts, Credence and Sidebar. Levi Goode is a Houston-based chef and restauranteur, fifth-generation Texan and good-time connoisseur. Through the launch of his personal brands, Levi is bringing Texas together by exploring the tastes, traditions and pastimes that inspire and connect us - whether Texan by birth or aspiration. Levi Goode Brands stands adjacent to the Goode Co. brand - building on a common mission to share and preserve the rich cooking traditions of Texas - but is brought to life specifically through Levi’s refined tastes and adventurous spirit. His inaugural solo project, Credence, brings his history and heritage to the Bunker Hill area of Houston. The menu will focus on Levi’s signature live-fire preparation and feature seasonal, elevated American fare alongside craft cocktails and an expertly curated wine list. Tucked beside Credence is under-the-radar, reservation-only concept, Sidebar, an intimate enclave that’s sure to become a sought-after spot for a spirited evening among friends.Taking cues from the speakeasy era in Texas, the concept offers a fully transportive dining and drinking experience. Food is Levi’s never-ending catalyst for delight and discovery - inspiring folks to come together over a stove, around a table, alongside a fire - testing new ideas and trying new things, turning meals into stories and strangers into friends.
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