Job Details

At Carolina BBQ, we believe great food starts with a great team. We're passionate about delivering fresh, flavorful meals in a fast-paced, welcoming environment. As we grow, we're looking for dedicated team players to grow with us-starting with a reliable and motivated Kitchen Key-Holder.

About the position:

The Kitchen Key-Holder is a leadership support role responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen, maintaining high food safety standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations in the absence of management. This position is ideal for someone with culinary experience looking to step into a leadership track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Open and/or close the kitchen according to store procedures
• Ensure all food safety and cleanliness standards are met during shift
• Assist in inventory control, prep, and restocking
• Lead by example on the line, maintaining quality and speed
• Support training and onboarding of new kitchen team members
• Communicate any issues or needs to kitchen/restaurant management
• Maintain accurate shift documentation as needed

Requirements:

• 1+ year of kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment (Preferred)
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with food safety procedures and kitchen operations
• Leadership qualities and strong communication skills
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work flexible hours (including nights/weekends)
• Ability to work well as a team member, as well as a team leader

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Quarterly pay increases based on consistent strong performance
• On shift meal discounts
• Opportunities for advancement into full supervisory roles
• Fun, team-oriented work culture
• Flexible Scheduling

Important: This position is an earned position. The starting position is a cook, then once enough experience is gained, you will be promoted to key-holder.

About

People from all over visit Carolina Barbecue to relish in our finger-lickin' Lexington-style juicy pork barbecue, ribs, chicken, turkey, and beef brisket. We hickory-smoke our barbecue for 14-16 hours. Then we use our special dip, resulting in tender, juicy barbecue with a mouth-watering aroma.