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About Us

Good food and good people.

Kane St. Smokehouse was built around a simple belief: quality is worth doing right. From the food we serve to the way we welcome our guests, we believe the details matter. We’re proud to honor the traditions of great barbecue while creating an experience rooted in genuine Appalachian hospitality.

As Kane St. continues to grow, our purpose stays the same—to work hard, serve with care, and create something meaningful for the communities we call home.

We take pride in what we serve and believe doing things right is always worth the effort.

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Here are some basics you’ll need to know.

Our Vision

To make quality barbeque readily available to the entire Appalachian region and beyond.

Our Mission

To SERVE quality barbeque by HONORING tradition, while CARING for people by CREATING an atmosphere of hospitality.

Our #1 Core Values

Do Your Work as Unto the Lord
Colossians 3:23–24 — Work with purpose, integrity, and excellence.
Be the Example, Not the Problem
Lead through actions, not titles. Choose solutions over excuses, even when no one is looking.
Stewardship
Take care of what you’ve been given — equipment, ingredients, time, and each other.
Intentionality
Small things matter. Details matter. Every choice impacts the guest experience.
Customer Experience
Brighten someone’s day with every interaction.
No Drama Llama
Protect the culture by choosing professionalism, respect, and teamwork.
A Clean Kitchen Is a Happy Kitchen
Cleanliness is safety, quality, and pride.
Love Discipline and Correction
Proverbs 12:1 — Feedback helps us grow. Stay coachable.
Apply Knowledge
Learning is only valuable when we use it.
Love Your Neighbor
Mark 12:30–31 — Take care of customers and each other like family.
Inspect What You Expect
Take ownership by checking details, following up, and making sure the standards you set are the standards you keep.

Our Strategy for Success

About Our Vision

It reminds us that we are building something bigger than a restaurant-we are building a regional legacy of quality, hospitality, and community impact.

About Our Mission

Our mission is what we do every single day. It guides how we work, how we treat people, and how we represent Kane St. Smokehouse. Every task-from trimming meat to wiping a table-connects back to serving, honoring, caring, and creating.

About Our Core Values

At Kane St. Smokehouse, every core value is #1 because they are all equally important. We live these values daily, and they shape our culture, our decisions, and our expectations.

How These Principles Work Together

Our vision, mission, and core values are not separate ideas-they are woven into everything we do.

• Our vision gives us direction.
• Our mission gives us purpose.
• Our core values give us the daily standards to live out that purpose.

When you join our team, we believe your role matters, your attitude matters, and your growth matters. When you live out our mission, vision, and #1 core values, you help us create something truly meaningful for our community and beyond.

Positions We Offer

Shift Leader

Lead by example while supporting the team, maintaining quality and service standards, and keeping each shift running efficiently and positively.

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Team Member

Team Members help bring the Kane St. experience to life by serving quality food, caring for guests, and working together to keep the restaurant welcoming, clean, and running smoothly.

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Restaurant Manager

Guide the day-to-day restaurant with purpose and care, developing the team while protecting the guest experience, culture, and high standards that define Kane St. Smokehouse.

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Company Policies

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Employee Time Off & Benefits Policy
No Smoking or Vaping Policy
Pay Scale and Compensation
Dress Code Policy

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Company Culture

At Kane St. Smokehouse, culture isn’t something we simply talk about, it’s something we practice every day. We believe in working hard, taking pride in the details, caring for the people around us, and stepping up when there’s work to be done. Our team leads by example, treats guests and coworkers with genuine respect, and understands that every job matters. Whether we’re preparing barbecue, welcoming someone at the counter, keeping the kitchen spotless, or helping a teammate through a busy shift, we bring the same spirit of service and intentionality to everything we do.

SHIFT LEADER

Overview

  • Position Title: Shift Leader
  • Reports To: Restaurant Manager
  • Schedule: Full-time | 40+ hours per week | Sunday–Saturday
  • Compensation: Hourly + Tips | Overtime eligible when applicable
  • Required Certification: Food Safety Manager Certification (Always Food Safe or ServSafe)

Who we're looking for:

The Shift Leader helps keep each shift running smoothly while supporting both the team and the guest experience. This person oversees daily operations during assigned shifts, maintains food quality and safety standards, and leads through service, example, and accountability.

As Manager-on-Duty or Person-in-Charge when the Restaurant Manager is away, you’ll help guide the team, solve problems, maintain standards, and step into any position when needed. We’re looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, take initiative, and help create a positive environment where both guests and team members are cared for.

Great Shift Leaders don’t simply give directions—they train, encourage, educate, and demonstrate the standards they expect from others.

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Key Traits for Success

  • Dependable, punctual, and consistent
  • Servant leadership mindset with genuine self- motivation to grow
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Willing to be coached and to coach others

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes hot kitchen environment
  • Comfort with computers and basic programs; willingness to learn our systems

Policies & Conduct

Employee Time Off & Benefits Policy
No Smoking or Vaping Policy
Pay Scale and Compensation
Dress Code Policy

Team Lead

Overview

  • Position Title: Restaurant Manager / General Manager
  • Schedule: Full-6me | 40+ hours per week | Sunday–Saturday
  • Compensation: Salary – Biweekly | Not eligible for overtime
  • Required Certification: Food Safety Manager Certification (Always Food Safe or ServSafe)
  • Experience: Management or supervision experience required, restaurant experience required.

Who we're looking for:

The Manager at Kane St. Smokehouse is the heartbeat of daily operations — someone who leads with intention, serves the team before themselves, and takes genuine ownership of the guest experience, the culture, and the standards that make this place what it is.

This role requires someone who understands that great leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about showing up consistently, developing people, solving problems with composure, and holding the line on what matters most. You will be responsible for the full scope of restaurant opera6ons while guiding our team to understand and live out our vision, mission, and core values every single day.

Managers must lead by example, uphold company policies, and ensure the restaurant operates smoothly and profitably. You are expected to be a culture carrier — someone who doesn’t just enforce standards but helps others understand why those standards matter.

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Key Traits for Success

  • Dependable, punctual, and consistent
  • Servant leadership mindset with genuine self- motivation to grow
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Willing to be coached and to coach others

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes hot kitchen environment
  • Comfort with computers and basic programs; willingness to learn our systems

Policies & Conduct

Employee Time Off & Benefits Policy
No Smoking or Vaping Policy
Pay Scale and Compensation
Dress Code Policy

TEAM MEMBER

Overview

  • Position Title: Team Member
  • Reports To: Shift Lead & Restaurant Manager
  • Schedule: Full-time (40+ hours) | Part-time with benefits (16+ hours) | Part-time (15 hours or less)
  • Compensation: Hourly + Tips | Overtime eligible when applicable
  • Certification: Food Handler/Manager preferred, but not required

Who we're looking for:

Team Members are at the center of the Kane St. Smokehouse experience. From preparing and serving quality food to greeting customers, keeping the restaurant clean, and supporting teammates, this is a hands-on role where every task matters.

You may work across the front kitchen, back kitchen, food prep, dish station, cashier, and dining room. We’re looking for people who work with urgency, take initiative, follow food-safety standards, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever help is needed.

Restaurant experience is helpful, but it isn’t required. What matters most is being dependable, willing to learn, respectful of your teammates and guests, and committed to doing your part to create the kind of hospitality Kane St. is known for. 

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Key Traits for Success

  • Dependable, punctual, and consistent
  • Servant leadership mindset with genuine self- motivation to grow
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Willing to be coached and to coach others

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes hot kitchen environment
  • Comfort with computers and basic programs; willingness to learn our systems

Policies & Conduct

Employee Time Off & Benefits Policy
No Smoking or Vaping Policy
Pay Scale and Compensation
Dress Code Policy

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Kane St. Original Sauce

Kane St. Original is our balanced, all‑around BBQ sauce — a little sweet, a little tangy, and uniquely ours. We created it after customers asked for a sauce that “wasn’t so sweet,” and it quickly became a favorite. It’s not tied to any one region, so we claimed it as our own original flavor.

Alabama White Sauce

This creamy, mayo‑based sauce has a touch of spice and a whole lot of Alabama heritage. It’s a staple for smoked chicken, but it’s surprisingly incredible on our brisket too. Try it alongside our Kansas City Sweet for the perfect tang‑and‑sweet combo.

South Carolina Honey Gold Sauce

Our Honey Gold is a mildly sweet, mustard‑based sauce inspired by South Carolina’s famous golden BBQ. It pairs beautifully with pulled pork, turkey, and chicken, adding a smooth, tangy finish without overpowering the meat. If you love a little sweet with your savory, this one’s for you.

North Carolina Vinegar Sauce

This vinegar‑based sauce brings a little heat and a lot of tang, just like the traditional mop sauces used for whole hogs in North Carolina. It cuts through the richness of smoked meat beautifully and is especially perfect on pulled pork. Bold, bright, and full of Carolina tradition.

Kansas City Sweet BBQ Sauce

Our Kansas City Sweet is the classic, crowd‑pleasing BBQ sauce everyone knows and loves. It’s rich, sweet, and smooth, making it perfect for pork, sausage, and just about anything else you put on your plate. If you’re looking for familiar comfort, this is it.

Texas Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce

This sauce starts off sweet and finishes with that unmistakable Texas peppery kick. It’s perfect on any meat, but it shines brightest on brisket and ribs — just like they love it in Texas. If you want sweet with a little attitude, this is your go‑to.

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