Pit Master - Raymond James Stadium

Overview

Legends, the hospitality partner at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, is recruiting an experienced barbecue Pit Master. The role centres on smoked-meat production for Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, concerts, festivals and premium hospitality at the stadium.

What you'll do

• Lead barbecue production, from seasoning and smoking through to slicing, portioning and presentation
• Plan production quantities using expected attendance, sales history and event forecasts
• Monitor long cooks and adjust fire, airflow and temperature to keep quality consistent
• Record cooking, holding and reheating temperatures and uphold food-safety standards
• Manage barbecue stock, portion control and food costs
• Lead and train the cooks on the barbecue team during event setup and service

What you need

• At least three years of professional culinary experience, with barbecue, smoking or live-fire cooking
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation and temperature control; ServSafe certification preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to about 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in hot, smoky and outdoor conditions around open flames
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays and event days

Schedule

Evenings, weekends, holidays and event days, in line with game days, concerts and stadium events.

About Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Legends is the official hospitality partner, managing food and beverage for concessions, suites and premium areas on game days, at concerts and at special events.