Food Truck Lead – Operator Position Available In Yancey, North Carolina

Food Truck Lead

• Operator Pig & Grits, LLC Burnsville, NC 28714 Food Truck Lead-Operator Are you a highly energetic, positive person who loves great food, great people, and a little adventure?

If so, Pig & Grits is looking for YOU to take the wheel—literally! We’re hiring a Food Truck Lead-Operator to help us bring our delicious BBQ and Southern eats to the streets. What’s In It For You? ✔ Vision & Dental Insurance Offerings ✔ Flexible Schedule ✔ Educational & Training Program Available ✔ Competitive Wage ✔

Tips & Pig & Grits Perks The Main Attraction:

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in food service, sales, and operations while leading a mobile extension of Pig & Grits. The Food Truck Lead-Operator ensures the food truck is running smoothly, the food is hot and fresh, and the guests are happy! From prepping and loading to serving and engaging with customers, you’ll be the face of Pig & Grits on the road. You’ll also be booking future events and promoting our catering and food truck services! If you love cooking, customer service, and a fast-paced, hands-on role, this is the job for you!

The Role Responsibilities:

Drive & Operate the Food Truck

• Ensure it’s stocked, fueled, and ready to roll! Prep & Cook
• Handle food prep and on-site cooking with efficiency and accuracy. Customer Engagement & Sales
• Take orders, interact with guests, and actively promote our catering and food truck services to book future events. Event Setup & Breakdown
• Set up the truck and serving area, then clean and restock at the end of the shift. Inventory & Supplies
• Keep track of stock and communicate needs to the team. Problem-Solving
• Handle challenges on the fly, from equipment issues to unexpected rushes. Marketing & Booking
• Engage with customers to generate leads, book events, and grow our food truck business.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Leadership Skills

• You’ll be running the show, so confidence and problem-solving skills are a must. ✅ Customer Service & Sales Experience
• At least 1-2 years in a guest-facing food service or sales role. ✅ Ability to Work Independently
• You’ll be responsible for making decisions and keeping things moving. ✅ Food Safety Knowledge
• Proper handling, portion control, and sanitation are key. ✅ Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record
• You’ll be behind the wheel of our food truck! ✅ Physical Stamina
• This role requires standing, lifting (up to 55 lbs.

), and working in a hot, fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

$15-18/Hour + Tips +

Pig & Grits Perks Career Growth Plan:

Future opportunities in Food Truck & Catering Operations, BOH Shift Lead, and More!

Reports To:

Catering Manager, General Manager If you’re ready to take Pig & Grits on the road, serve up amazing food, and help us grow our food truck and catering business, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let’s hit the road!

Available shifts and compensation:

Available shifts all days except Sundays. Compensation is $15.00

• $18.

00/hour.

About Pig & Grits, LLC:

Do You Have The Drive To Thrive? If so, join our team by applying to the role that fits you. We look forward to meeting you.

A LITTLE ABOUT PIG & GRITS

Established in 2014, we chose Burnsville, NC to be the home of our dreams and we are glad we did. This is the place where Southern Cuisine Meets Southern Hospitality. From our Slow Smoked Hickory BBQ to the Sweet Iced Tea, Pig & Grits delivers that ‘down home’ southern experience that BBQ is known for. Our slow smoked meats include Pulled Pork, Smoked Brisket, Chicken, Turkey, Ribs and more. We do all of our smoking over locally grown, hand-cut hickory. You’ll always find five regional sauces, from Eastern NC to Georgia, Tennessee & beyond, to satisfy your flavor exploration. In addition, we feature Signature Seasonal Sauces that include Smoked Bourbon Pineapple, Honey-Sriracha, Applewood Smoked BBQ, Jalapeno Mango & more. We are grateful work with our local vendors and partners to provide you with all natural, local and sustainably sourced produce and ingredients. It’s our Promise to Freshness! Learn more about us at www.pigandgrits.com. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.