General Manager

Overview Parker John’s BBQ & Pizza is a family-owned, full-service restaurant group proudly operating 6 successful locations across Wisconsin—with a new Wausau location opening this October. We’re known for our award-winning BBQ, handcrafted pizzas, strong catering business, and deep community involvement, including major events like Road America and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, and genuine hospitality. We believe in developing leaders from within and treating our management team as an extension of our family. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Front of House General Manager to lead our new Wausau location . This is a rare opportunity to be involved before opening day , helping set standards, build the team, and establish the culture from the ground up. The selected candidate will be hired now and trained at our Stevens Point location prior to the Wausau opening. This hands-on training ensures you are fully prepared to launch and lead a successful opening. Responsibilities Lead all front-of-house operations for a high-volume, full-service restaurant Hire, train, coach, and motivate team members Establish and maintain a positive, accountable work culture Execute exceptional guest service and food quality standards Manage scheduling, shift execution, and labor cost controls Monitor sales, labor, and food costs to achieve financial goals Handle guest feedback and complaint resolution professionally Oversee ordering, inventory, and daily operational organization Be actively present on the floor and lead during peak service periods Play a key leadership role in the grand opening and ongoing success of the Wausau restaurant Qualifications Previous front-of-house restaurant management experience required Proven leadership and team development skills Strong understanding of restaurant operations, scheduling, and cost controls Ability to work the majority of shifts on your feet Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends Passion for hospitality and building great teams Willingness to train in Stevens Point prior to the Wausau opening Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year Five-day work week Guaranteed two days off every week Fully paid individual health insurance Guaranteed raise every year 401(k) with company matching Quarterly bonus program Complimentary food & beverage on or off your shift Paid training (including pre-opening training period) Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter All Paid Long-term growth opportunities within a growing company #J-18808-Ljbffr PARKER JOHN