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Smokehouse Pit Master
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Johns Island, SC, 29455
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Overview
It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!
To grow community through building guest loyalty and providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience while maintaining operating standards.
Pay starts at $18/hour.
Responsibilities
1. While on the sales floor, become the Pit Master, the one person in the store with a blinding dedication to all things smoked meat
2. Interact with guests and hosts in a fun and friendly manner to create an engaging environment for all guests
3. Ensure all smokehouse staff provides fun, friendly and engaging service
4. Actively engage guests through freshly prepared Smokehouse samples and suggestive selling
5. To personally demonstrate superior guest service at all times
6. To perform activities outlined in the Pit Master character performance description
7. Operate the department according to strict merchandising and operational standards
8. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards
9. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards
10. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure Smokehouse staff achieves satisfactory performance standards
11. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards
12. Maintain HACCP required product information log sheets as necessary
13. Perform light meat cutting duties as needed
14. Perform all other duties as assigned by management
15. Perform PA announcements
Qualifications
1. Friendly, energetic and outgoing personality
2. Must be able to actively engage guests and be willing to have fun with our guests
3. Willingness to perform in front of large crowd and draw attention to the Smokehouse department
4. Ability to perform multiple tasks, simultaneously
5. Ability to stay in character
6. Ability to work well with others
7. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally
8. Previous meat cutting/trimming experience
9. Previous Culinary knowledge and/or background preferred
10. Ability to read and understand information and direction
11. Knowledge of deli as well as meat department operations
12. Ability to supervise people including training and development
13. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
14. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills
15. Must be at least 18 years old
16. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
17. Ability to effectively communicate with, and take direction from supervision
18. Ability to work well with computers
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Frequently asked questions
A Smokehouse Pit Master excels in specialized smoking techniques, managing smokehouse operations, and engaging guests with product knowledge. Beyond basic meat cutting, they must handle quality control, supervise staff, and create an inviting atmosphere, setting them apart from standard meat department roles.
Daily tasks blend hands-on meat preparation, overseeing smokehouse staff, and interacting with customers. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, managing safety standards, providing samples, and ensuring smooth smokehouse operations—all while fostering a lively guest experience.
This role can lead to broader food service management positions, specialty culinary careers, or higher supervisory roles within grocery chains. Mastery of meat processing, guest service, and team leadership open doors to roles like kitchen leader or department manager.
Lowes Foods values candidates with prior meat cutting experience, culinary background, and strong guest communication skills. Physical stamina and ability to multitask in a busy environment also play a critical role in meeting their operational standards.
Being family-owned, Lowes Foods emphasizes community connection and guest loyalty. The pit master role embodies this by delivering personalized service and fostering genuine relationships, reflecting the company’s commitment to a welcoming shopping atmosphere in Johns Island.
Yes, this role involves supervising smokehouse staff, conducting training, and ensuring performance standards. It offers hands-on leadership within a retail food environment, ideal for those aiming to develop managerial skills in a community-focused company.
The role starts at $18 per hour, which is competitive for specialized meat processing jobs in the Johns Island area. This wage reflects the skill requirements and customer engagement duties typical of smokehouse positions within regional grocery markets.
Local factors like seasonal tourist influx and regional food preferences can influence product demand and guest interactions. Adapting to these patterns ensures the pit master maintains high service quality and meets community expectations year-round.
Lowes Foods enforces rigorous HACCP protocols and operational standards, providing training and resources to ensure smokehouse areas remain hygienic. Pit masters oversee compliance, safeguarding product quality and customer health consistently.
Unlike typical smoke shop positions, this role integrates culinary skills, customer engagement, and leadership within a grocery retail context. It combines meat expertise with community-oriented service, offering a dynamic and interactive work environment.