BBQ Line Cook
Cantaloupe AI
Posted on May 1, 2026
About the Role
Rich's Tri-Tip is hiring a BBQ Line Cook to join our team in San Luis Obispo. You'll work directly with our pitmaster and line crew to grill, slice, and plate Santa Maria-style tri-tip, smoked links, ribs, and sides during high-volume lunch and dinner service. We're looking for someone reliable, fast-moving, and obsessive about temp control and consistency. Prior line, grill, or BBQ experience is a strong plus, but we'll train the right person who shows up on time and takes the craft seriously. Schedule is flexible and we work with school and second-job schedules where we can. This is a hands-on role — expect heat, smoke, and a fast pace — and a real path to lead line and assistant pitmaster for people who put in the work.
What you'll do
- Grill, slice, and plate Santa Maria-style tri-tip to spec on a red oak fire.
- Maintain pit and grill temps, fire management, and product hold times.
- Prep daily proteins, rubs, and sides per recipe cards.
- Keep the line clean, stocked, and ready for rush.
- Communicate clearly with cashiers and runners during high-volume service.
- Follow all food safety, allergen, and ServSafe standards.
What we're looking for
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
- Availability for nights, weekends, and at least one weekend day.
- Ability to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Clear communication in English with team and customers.
- Food handler card or willingness to obtain one within 30 days.
Nice to have
- Prior line cook, grill, or BBQ experience.
- ServSafe certification.
- Spanish proficiency.
- Experience working live-fire or wood-burning grills.
