Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q Employee Directory

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is a full-service restaurant chain specializing in hickory smoked barbecue and Southern-inspired cuisine. Founded in 1985 by father and son Jim and Nick Pihakis, the company began in a converted pizza parlor on Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. Headquartered in Alabaster, Alabama, Jim 'N Nick's has grown into... a Southern institution with over 41 restaurants across seven states. The company specializes in authentic barbecued and smoked meat offerings including pulled pork, beef brisket, hot links, chicken, and turkey, which can be paired with a variety of barbecue sauces. Jim 'N Nick's operates made-from-scratch, fresh daily kitchens and proudly maintains a no-freezer policy across all locations, ensuring all food is prepared fresh. The restaurants offer multiple service channels including dine-in, to-go, drive-thru, and catering services. Local owners are taught traditional recipes and techniques, which they pass on to cooks and pitmasters in each location, maintaining consistency while honoring Southern barbecue traditions. The company emphasizes community involvement and Southern hospitality, with a commitment to supporting local organizations and providing friendly service that reflects care for both staff and guests. Jim 'N Nick's also operates an online store retailing sauces, spice blends, and branded merchandise. The company is backed by Roark Capital Group and continues to pursue expansion while maintaining its focus on authentic Southern barbecue, scratch-made food, and over-the-top hospitality rooted in tradition.Read More