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8 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.

The Skills You Actually Need to Hire For (And What You're Wasting Money Teaching) - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 02, 2026
The Skills You Actually Need to Hire For (And What You're Wasting Money Teaching)
Which BBQ restaurant skills require experienced hires vs on-the-job training? A breakdown for operators watching labo...
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Hire the Pit Boss, Train the Prep Cook: What Actually Matters When Staffing a BBQ Operation - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 28, 2026
Hire the Pit Boss, Train the Prep Cook: What Actually Matters When Staffing a BBQ Operation
After 30 years running crews, Earl breaks down which BBQ restaurant skills you need to hire for and which ones you ca...
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Hire for Instinct, Train for Process: Building a BBQ Crew That Won't Sink You - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 20, 2026
Hire for Instinct, Train for Process: Building a BBQ Crew That Won't Sink You
Which skills matter most when hiring for a BBQ operation? Earl breaks down what you can teach vs what a cook needs to...
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Hiring for Your BBQ Restaurant: The Skills You Can't Teach and the Ones You Shouldn't Pay Extra For - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 05, 2026
Hiring for Your BBQ Restaurant: The Skills You Can't Teach and the Ones You Shouldn't Pay Extra For
After 22 years servicing smokers in commercial kitchens, Ray breaks down which skills to hire for and which ones any ...
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Your Smoker Should Be Working When You Can't Find Anyone Else To - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 04, 2026
Your Smoker Should Be Working When You Can't Find Anyone Else To
Practical equipment strategies for BBQ restaurants running short-staffed. How the right smoker setup reduces labor de...
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Hire the Palate, Train the Process: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Lasts - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 01, 2026
Hire the Palate, Train the Process: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Lasts
Which skills should you screen for in BBQ hires vs. what can you teach on the job? A breakdown for restaurant owners ...
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Hire for Instinct, Train for Technique: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Sticks - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 29, 2026
Hire for Instinct, Train for Technique: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Sticks
Which skills should you screen for during hiring vs. what you can teach on the job? A practical breakdown for BBQ res...
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Hire for the Pit, Train for the Register: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Works - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 28, 2026
Hire for the Pit, Train for the Register: Building a BBQ Crew That Actually Works
Which restaurant skills you need on day one vs what you can teach. A practical breakdown for BBQ operators hiring in ...
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