SMOKESTAK is a London-based barbecue restaurant with a focus on slow smoked meats, inspiredby the founders Barbadian roots around open fire grilling, andhoned by a pilgrimage around the southern states of America.
Originally starting out as a street food trader, SMOKESTAK has evolved into a thriving restaurant with slow cooked meats on a wood fire smoker at is core. Since its founding over 10 years ago, SMOKESTAK has grown into a staple in the London food scene. Its brick-and-mortar site in Shoreditch remains unique in its offering, aesthetic, and vibe: bold, moody, memorable. Wholly SMOKESTAKs own.
We are proud to be an independent business with the founder, David Carter, coming from an entirely hospitality led background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development, encouraging independent thinkers.
A bout the role.
We are looking for an experienced pit master chef to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with wood-fire smokers, a love for crafting mouth-watering BBQ, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Youll be overseeing the cooking of all our meat in our professional smoker and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team .
What we are looking for .
Expertise in BBQ cooking techniques, especially smoking
Strong knowledge of meat preparation and seasoning
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
A team player with a passion for great food
R equirements.
Previous experience in a similar environment.
W e offer .
£200 a month employee of the month awards with bonuses .
£500 refer a friend bonus .
50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites.
Cycle-to-Work scheme
Cost price wine through our suppliers.
International trips for top performers.
In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
Trips to meet suppliers and producers.
Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
Whole team staff parties.
Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
Christmas eve, Christmas day, boxing day & New Years Day off.
28 days holiday [including bank holiday s ] per year.?
Pension provider | The Peoples Pension .
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