Chef-Smokin Jack BBQ | Murray Ave

Chef-Smokin' Jack BBQ | Murray Ave

SMOKIN JACK BBQ LLC

Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $18 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Barbecue Meat cookery Full Job Description Smokin' Jack BBQ | Murray Ave - Milwaukee, WI Smokin' Jack BBQ is hiring a hands-on, working Chef for our Murray Ave (East Side) location. This is a lead-from-the-front role —you will be on the smoker, on the line, and in the kitchen daily. This position is ideal for a Chef who understands real BBQ , runs a clean operation, and can lead a team while controlling food cost. Job Type Full-time Nights & weekends required What You'll Do BBQ & Kitchen Execution Operate and manage BBQ smokers (brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, etc.) Ensure consistent quality, yields, and portions Work the line and lead service during peak hours Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards Food Cost & Menu Development Control food cost, waste, and portioning Understand BBQ yields, trim loss, and batch cooking Assist with menu development, specials, and menu pricing Maintain recipe consistency and execution standards Leadership & Training Hire, train, and lead kitchen staff Build clear kitchen systems and SOPs Hold the team accountable while leading by example Inventory & Systems Manage inventory counts and par levels Place and receive food orders accurately Enforce FIFO, labeling, and organization standards

Preferred:

Experience programming menus or items in Toast POS What We're Looking For BBQ & smoking experience

REQUIRED

Proven experience as a Chef, Lead Cook, or Kitchen Manager Strong understanding of: Food cost & margins Inventory control Menu development Kitchen systems Ability to work in a high-volume, scratch kitchen Calm under pressure, organized, and reliable Comfortable being a working chef , not desk-only Nice to Have Toast POS experience Catering or large-batch BBQ experience Opening or stabilizing a new kitchen What We Offer Competitive pay (based on experience) Growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group Input on menus and specials Stable ownership and clear expectations A chance to build and lead a serious BBQ program How to Apply Apply on Indeed or email your resume with a brief note about your BBQ experience.

Important:

If you're not comfortable working the smoker, the line, and leading a kitchen simultaneously, this role is not a fit.