Kitchen Staff

We’re not hiring professional cooks. We’re hiring fast, focused kitchen pros who can keep up, stay sharp, and work clean. (Weekends Required)

At Smoque BBQ, our kitchen doesn't run like a traditional line. There’s no flame, no pans, and no artistic plating. What there is… is volume, precision, speed, and standards. Every station plays a critical part in making sure our food gets out fast, hot, consistent, and right. This is more of an assembly and quality control job than a “chef” gig — and it’s every bit as important.

We’re looking for full-time or part-time staff to join our kitchen team. Experience helps, but it’s not required. If you’re organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, we’ll train you.

• Reading tickets and assembling customer orders — fast and accurately
• Checking every item for quality, portioning, and temperature
• Communicating constantly with the rest of the line to keep things moving
• Keeping your station clean and stocked
• Following food safety and sanitation protocols (no shortcuts, no excuses)
• Supporting your team — and asking for help when you need i

• You need to be on time, dependable, and available weekends — that’s when we’re slammed
• Shifts run anytime between 11am and 10pm, Tuesday through Sunday
• You’ll be on your feet, moving fast, for 4–10 hours per shift
• You must be able to lift 50 pounds and handle a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Fluent English is required for line communication
• Food Handler Certification is a plus — if you don’t have it, you’ll need to get it after hire

• People who move with purpose
• People who pay attention to the details
• People who don’t lose focus when it gets busy
• People who take pride in doing it right, every single time

We’ve been serving up award-winning BBQ in Chicago’s Old Irving Park for over 19 years. We’re proud of the food we serve — and the people who help us serve it.

If that sounds like you, apply now. Let’s talk.