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Kitchen Manager

Nashville, TN

$60K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Be willing to work 50 - 55 hours per week BENEFITS - Highly-Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonuses ... The vision of restaurateur and pitmaster Pat Martin, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint proudly preserves and ...

Assistant General Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Be willing to work 50 - 55 hours per week BENEFITS - Highly-Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonuses ... The vision of restaurateur and pitmaster Pat Martin, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint proudly preserves and ...

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How much do pitmaster salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for pitmaster salary in the United States is $285,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $247,500.00 and $330,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pitmaster Salary vs Barbecue Cook Salary?

AspectPitmaster SalaryBarbecue Cook Salary
Required CredentialsExperience in smoking, grilling, and food safety; certifications optionalBasic cooking skills; no certifications typically required
Work EnvironmentSpecialized barbecue restaurants, competitions, cateringCasual dining, food trucks, restaurants
Employer & Industry UsageHigh-end barbecue joints, competitions, catering servicesRestaurants, food trucks, casual eateries

While both roles involve barbecue cooking, Pitmasters typically have more experience, specialized skills, and may participate in competitions or manage smoking techniques. Barbecue Cooks focus on preparing dishes under supervision, often with less emphasis on mastery or competition. The salary difference reflects these responsibilities and expertise levels.

Do pitmasters make good money?

Pitmasters can earn a wide range of salaries depending on experience, location, and whether they own their own business or work for an establishment. On average, professional pitmasters make between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, with top earners and those with specialized skills or certifications potentially earning more. Income may also include tips and additional revenue from catering or events.
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Infographic showing various Pitmaster Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $285,356 per year, or $137.2 per hour.

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Our Managers are inspiring, naturally hospitable leaders responsible for driving the successful day-to-day operations of our restaurants, including managing FOH and BOH teams and the entire guest experience, training and developing our crew, and handling all P&L responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience as a Manager in a high-volume environment. 

Qualifications (You MUST):

  • Excel at leading, coaching, training, and developing our people to deliver excellence 
  • Bring a minimum of three (1) year of P&L responsibilities 
  • Be positive, hard-working, kind, and hospitable by nature

Responsibilities (You MUST):

  • Meet and exceed financial and profitability goals 
  • Grow a deep bench of future leaders 
  • Oversee inventory, quality, and safety
  • Manage the physical building/facility 
  • Lead with excellence
  • Be willing to work 50 - 55 hours per week

BENEFITS

- Highly-Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonuses

- Career Growth Opportunities 

- *FREE* Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for you and your family)

- Manager Referral Program 

- Paid Vacation (Two Full Weeks)

EOE: Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we value and embrace a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status. Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

About Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint is a beloved local neighborhood restaurant dedicated to authentic pit-cooked barbecue and warm Southern hospitality. The vision of restaurateur and pitmaster Pat Martin, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint proudly preserves and celebrates the art and craft of West Tennessee’s legendary whole-hog BBQ tradition. The entire menu at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint is scratch-made, every single day - from sides to sauces, and everything in between. The restaurant will celebrate 16 years in October 2022, and is rooted by a commitment to deliver extraordinary experiences for its team, guests, and community. Today, there are ten Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint locations sprinkled across Nashville, Charleston (SC), Birmingham (AL), and Louisville (KY). Our sibling restaurant, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, is a tribute to the small town BBQ and Burger joints that dotted the mid-South of Pat Martin's youth. There are currently three Hugh-Baby’s locations in Nashville, and a fourth opening in Charleston, SC, in late Fall 2022.

West Tennessee’s legendary whole-hog BBQ tradition is the cornerstone of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men’s Journal.
Pat Martin learned the art and craft of West Tennessee-style smoke and meat 25 years ago in the tiny town of Henderson, TN before making Nashville his home. It became a consuming passion that eventually led to a business when he opened the first Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in October of 2006 in Nolensville, Tennessee - just south of Nashville. Today, there are ten Martin’s locations in the Nashville area, Louisville Kentucky, Birmingham Alabama, and our newest location in Charleston South Carolina.