BEAST CRAFT BBQ – LINE COOK

Job Description

BEAST Craft BBQ Co. is hiring elite Line Cooks to build our opening team.

We are not standard BBQ. We are a nationally ranked, performance-driven kitchen where quality, speed, and discipline matter every shift.

If you can handle serious volume, maintain elite standards under pressure, and take pride in execution — you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

Precision Execution

• Execute meats and sides to exact BEAST specifications

• Maintain consistency using prep from our Belleville commissary

• Plate and present food with zero variance

The “Window” Standard

• Be the final quality check before food leaves the kitchen

• If it’s not right — it doesn’t go out

Sanitation & Safety

• Maintain a spotless, inspection-ready station

• Uphold BEAST standard: anything under a 96 health score is failure

Team Hustle

• Support all areas of the kitchen — line, prep, dish

• Work with urgency and accountability at all times

Communication & Culture

• Communicate directly and professionally

• Prioritize quality and safety over comfort

What We’re Looking For

• High-volume line experience required

• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

• Ability to work 8–10 hour shifts on your feet

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly

• Full availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Why Work at BEAST

• Top-tier hourly + tip pool ($20–$25/hr)

• Weekly pay

• 95% of leadership promoted from within

• Health (50% paid), Dental & Vision (100% paid)

• Free shift meals + 20% off-duty discount

• Free annual Thanksgiving turkey

About BEAST Craft BBQ

• #11 Best BBQ in America – Big7 Travel

• Best BBQ in Illinois – Food & Wine

• Top-33 BBQ Joints – Thrillist

• Chef of the Year – David Sandusky

Apply Today

If you want to be part of a high-performance opening team, apply now.