As a member of our pit crew, you will work alongside the team to manage and maintain fire and temperature of our cooks. This will involve chopping and loading logs into our firepit, loading proteins into smoker, etc. Previous experience is preferred, but there is onsite training available to those willing to learn the trade. Time management and effective communication with staff are vital for this role.  As an apprentice you will work along side the Pit Master to hone your skills and learn the craft of barbecue. Pit Masters and Pit Apprentice are the backbone of the barbecue industry, you will learn knowledge of wood types, fire management, meat trimming and sausage making.

We offer flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth! Training will be provided. All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! We are looking for applicants with open availability!

Desert Oak Barbecue is the leading barbecue restaurant in El Paso, TX. We are a Texas Monthly Top 50 Barbecue restaurant in Texas. Established by Rich and Suzanne Funk in 2015 as a food truck, and now a brick and mortar restaurant on the Eastside. We pride ourselves on offering a family forward environment as well as a place to learn and love the craft of barbecue in far West Texas.