Pit Master - Raymond James Stadium
Core
Lead live-fire barbecue production for high-volume stadium events, managing smoking, cooking, and quality control for premium guest experiences.
Role type
Senior culinary specialist (barbecue pit master)
Builds
High-volume smoked meats and barbecue specialties for NFL games, concerts, and special events
Domain
Sports hospitality / Live event catering
Required skills
Live-fire cooking, smoking, temperature control, food safety, commercial smoker operation, high-volume production, recipe execution, team leadership
Preferred skills
Texas/Carolina/Memphis barbecue styles, offset smoker expertise, stadium foodservice experience, menu development, large-format catering
Technologies
Commercial smokers, grills, food safety monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Lead barbecue production including preparation, smoking, cooking, holding, slicing, and presentation; Maintain consistent cooking temperatures and product quality; Coordinate production schedules with culinary leadership; Train and supervise barbecue team members; Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC