| Location | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza
Lead with genuine hospitality. Build a strong team. Grow with Parker John’s.
Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza is accepting resumes for an Assistant General Manager focused on front-of-house leadership. Previous front-of-house management experience is required.
We are a growing, family-owned restaurant company operating six full-service Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza locations, open seven days a week. Known for authentic hickory-smoked BBQ, made-from-scratch dishes, and genuine hospitality, we’re looking for a hands-on leader who develops others, takes ownership, and creates an experience that keeps guests coming back.
Your RoleWorking alongside the General Manager, you will help lead daily restaurant operations, with a focus on front-of-house execution, team development, and the guest experience. Responsibilities include:
Leading shifts and working alongside the team during high-volume service.
Training, coaching, and holding team members accountable to our hospitality standards, Pillars to Success, and PJ’s 10 Commandments.
Supporting host, server, bartender, carryout, and delivery operations.
Building guest relationships and resolving concerns with professionalism and care.
Supporting hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and team development.
Managing labor, promoting sales, and supporting restaurant profitability.
Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and a welcoming restaurant atmosphere.
Communicating with kitchen leadership to keep service coordinated and consistent.
Supporting catering execution and ensuring orders meet our standards.
Previous front-of-house restaurant management experience is required.
Experience leading shifts, coaching teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Knowledge of scheduling, labor controls, and daily restaurant operations.
Clear communication, strong follow-through, and a commitment to accountability.
The ability to stay organized, make decisions, and support the team during busy services.
Availability to work a five-day schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Ability to work on your feet for most of the shift and assist with the physical demands of restaurant operations, with reasonable accommodation as needed.
Weekly pay.
A five-day workweek with a set schedule and two consecutive days off each week.
A quarterly bonus program.
An annual retention bonus.
Fully paid group health insurance for salaried managers.
Complimentary food and beverage.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Four paid holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter. Our restaurants close on these holidays so our teams can spend time with family.
A company-matching retirement plan.
Continued leadership development and career advancement.
Opportunities at other locations as our company grows.
At Parker John’s, we don’t provide good service, we provide genuine hospitality by embracing our Pillars to Success and PJ’s 10 Commandments. Our managers bring that commitment to life by teaching, supporting, and setting the example every shift.
As a family-owned business, we consider our team an extension of our family and believe in helping our people grow alongside the company.
Ready to lead with genuine hospitality? Submit your resume today.