Pit Cook

BEAST Craft BBQ Co. Belleville
Belleville, IL

PIT COOK - BBQ / Smoker Specialist

Job Description

Come join our pit crew!

We are a nationally ranked & acclaimed restaurant group, with more awards collectively than any group in the St. Louis area. Known for our attention to detail and careful sourcing, we provide a culture centered around equal opportunity, trust, respect, policy & procedure, and a love for what we do.

Awards:

-Big7 Travel - "#11 Best BBQ in America"
-Big7 Travel - "#13 Best Ribs in America"
-Food & Wine Magazine - "Best BBQ in Illinois"
-Thrillest.com - "Top-33 BBQ Joints in America"
-Sauce Magazine - "Best New Restaurant"
-Riverfront Times - "Best BBQ in St. Louis"
-FEAST Magazine - "Chef of the Year" (David Sandusky)

Full & Part-Time Opportunities Available For:
Pit Cook

We’re proud to cultivate a great work environment, and excellent opportunities for advancement along with the following benefits:

  • Get Paid Quicker - We pay our team members weekly
  • Growth Opportunities - Approximately 95% of our management team started out as hourly team members.
  • Better quality of life - Flexible work schedule, and no late night bar hours!
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Discounts - Receive discounts on food from the restaurant.
  • Allowances - Eat & drink for free on your shift.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Manager> General Manager> Executive Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Cook & smoke meats, vegetables, and other hot food products, prepare and portion food products prior to cooking, as well as during service. To offer support in other areas of the kitchen, as needed. To wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment, and general dishes. To clean kitchen equipment. To maintain quality, sanitation & cleanliness of stations. To follow proper opening & closing procedures.

***Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22-$28/hr ($15/hr + tips)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program

Work Location: In person

Apply Today

If you’re serious about BBQ and want to learn the craft the right way — apply now.

Posted 2026-05-31

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