Line Cook

Line Cook / Prep Cook — SoQue BBQ

SoQue BBQ is looking for hardworking, dependable Line Cooks / Prep Cooks to join the team as we bring an elevated approach to BBQ to Fairhope, Alabama.

We're building our kitchen from the ground up, and we're looking for cooks who take pride in their work, care about quality, and want to be part of a team that is creating something special.

Our kitchen will focus on elevated BBQ while staying true to the flavors and hospitality that make Southern food great.

If you know your way around a kitchen, enjoy working with a team, and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook food according to SoQue BBQ recipes, standards, and specifications.
• Complete daily prep lists accurately and efficiently.
• Work assigned stations during service while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Properly portion, prepare, and plate food according to established standards.
• Assist with preparation of meats, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other menu items.
• Assist with smoker preparation and BBQ production as needed.
• Learn and follow proper smoking, cooking, holding, and food-handling procedures.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Follow recipes and preparation procedures carefully.
• Communicate with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Help with receiving, storing, and rotating food products.
• Minimize waste and use products responsibly.
• Assist other kitchen team members when needed.
• Jump in wherever you're needed during busy service.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and contribute to a strong kitchen culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous line cook, prep cook, or restaurant kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.
• BBQ or smoker experience is a strong plus.
• Someone who takes pride in preparing quality food.
• Reliable and punctual — we need people we can count on.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in a hot kitchen environment.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and established standards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• A team player who is willing to help wherever needed.
• Someone who keeps their station clean and organized.
• A good attitude goes a long way at SoQue BBQ.

The SoQue BBQ Standard

We're not looking to simply put food on a plate.

We're building a kitchen where quality, consistency, and pride in the craft matter.

You'll be working with a team committed to bringing an elevated approach to BBQ to Fairhope, and you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced culinary leadership while developing your skills.

If you already know your way around a kitchen, great.

If you're newer to professional cooking but you're hardworking, dependable, eager to learn, and willing to put in the work, we want to hear from you too.

Why SoQue BBQ?

SoQue BBQ is a brand-new concept, which means you'll have the opportunity to be part of the team from the beginning.

We're building our kitchen culture from the ground up and looking for people who want to grow with us.

We work hard, look out for each other, and take pride in what we put on the plate.

Come help us build something special.

Pay

$16–$19 per hour, based on experience

Candidates with strong line-cooking, prep, BBQ, or smoker experience may be considered toward the higher end of the range.

Position Details

Position: Line Cook / Prep Cook
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Pay: $16–$19/hour, based on experience
Location: 212 1/2 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

Ready to join the SoQue BBQ crew? Apply today!

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person