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BEAST Craft BBQ Co. is hiringelite 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 DoPrecision 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 TodayIf you want to be part of a high-performance opening team, apply now.