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BBQ dream job: Reynolds Wrap hiring 'Chief Grilling Officer' to travel around US and eat barbecue

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Barbecue lovers, your dream job awaits.

Reynolds Wrap has a job opening for a CGO, or “Chief Grilling Officer,” and the company is taking submissions for this special position now.

For two weeks, the CGO will travel to various U.S. cities known for their barbecue and sample the best BBQ grub those cities have to offer.

In addition to eating and other tasks, Reynolds Wrap will pay the Chief Grilling Officer $10,000 and take care of his or her travel and lodging expenses.

The CGO can also bring one friend along for the foodie journey.

Anyone interested has until Aug. 13 to explain why they are the best person for the job.

The company said: "Apply by submitting 100 words on why you think you would be the ultimate CGO and a photo of your favorite grilling recipe to ReynoldsCGO@gmail.com."

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