Meet the Team — AJ's Bar-N-Grill Staff · Carbondale PA
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PINTS
MEET THE
Team.
Every great plate, every cold pour, every legendary night — it starts with these people.
20+
TEAM MEMBERS
5K+
SHIFTS SERVED
300+
FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
WHY WE SHOW UP EVERY DAY
MORE THAN
A SHIFT.
At AJ's, the staff isn't just staff — they're the reason regulars come back. We hire good people, treat them right, and the result is the energy you feel the second you walk in the door. Every pour, every plate, every "see you next week" is driven by people who genuinely love what they do.
PASSION FIRST
COMMUNITY BUILT
FRESH INGREDIENTS
LEGENDARY VIBES
FAMILY RUN
CARBONDALE'S TEAM.
EST. 2020 — AJ'S BAR & GRILL
◆Passion First
◆Community Built
◆Fresh Never Frozen
◆Good Vibes Always
◆Carbondale Proud
◆Family Run
◆Passion First
◆Community Built
◆Fresh Never Frozen
◆Good Vibes Always
◆Carbondale Proud
◆Family Run
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Owners:
Years
Team
Catchphrase
Signature Drink
Signature Dish
Staff:
Song
Drink
Fave
Sauce
Pizza
Manager:
Handwritten Q&A
10 Yrs
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Danny
Owner
Danny
Owner
D
Owner
10 Yrs
How long have you owned AJ's?
10 years
Describe your staff in 3 words
Classy but Chaotic
Your 'boss' catchphrase
You know there's a table there? Right
If a drink was named after you...
The Tickler
If a menu item was named after you...
The 51 Burger
Something your staff would be surprised by
That I'm actually a nice guy
Most proud of at AJ's
That I am able to help the community and my employees to have a good paying job
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
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10 Yrs
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Chef Edwardo
Owner
Chef Edwardo
Owner
CE
Owner
10 Yrs
How long have you owned AJ's?
10 years
Describe your staff in 3 words
Kooky, Spoky and Sexy
Your 'boss' catchphrase
Hey thanks for working at Aj's
If a drink was named after you...
Lucious Plus
If a menu item was named after you...
Eddie's Speghetti
Something your staff would be surprised by
I read the entire world Box Encyclopedia
Most proud of at AJ's
Where we started from to where we are now!
Pineapple on pizza?
No
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8.5 Yrs
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Jaime
Manager
Jaime
Manager
J
8.5 Yrs
Guilty pleasure / hype-up jam
Colt 45 → Afroman
Fave off-the-clock drink
Raspberry Surfside
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Wing Bites
Favorite AJ's wing sauce
Hot Honey
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet American
Dream tip (besides money)
As long as they enjoyed their AJ's experience, that's enough for me.
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
Boss catchphrase
Go Lay Down!
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9 Mon
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Theresa
Bartender / Server
Theresa
Bartender / Server
T
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Jock Jams Vol 1 + 2
Fave off-the-clock drink
Rasp Surfside
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Cap-n cooper wrap
Favorite wing sauce
Garbage
Pizza you'd recommend
White Pizza
Dream tip (besides money)
Energy drinks
Pineapple on pizza?
Absolutely not
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5 Yrs
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Jim
Head Cook
Jim
Head Cook
J
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Anything Woo Tang
Fave off-the-clock drink
Yukon Yukon Jack Michlite
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Ribs
Favorite wing sauce
Garbage
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet USA with 3 Cheese
Dream tip (besides money)
Candy
Pineapple on pizza?
Absolutely Not
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5 Yrs
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Mandy
Bartender
Mandy
Bartender
M
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Walk - Pantera
Fave off-the-clock drink
Claw XL Tito's + White Claw
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Bites + Mozzy Stix
Favorite wing sauce
Hot Honey Garlic
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet USA + Old World
Dream tip (besides money)
I can't say that here
Pineapple on pizza?
Yes absolutely + Ham
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2 Yrs
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Matt
Line Cook
Matt
Line Cook
M
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
NBA YoungBoy — Thrasher
Fave off-the-clock drink
Vodka
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Chicken Tenders
Favorite wing sauce
Garbage
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet USA
Dream tip (besides money)
Drink Chips
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
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2 Yrs
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Natasha
Bartender / Server
Natasha
Bartender / Server
N
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Technotronic — Pump Up the Jam
Fave off-the-clock drink
French Martini
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Lo Mein Rack Ribs + Tots
Favorite wing sauce
Mild Ranch Dill
Pizza you'd recommend
Steak & Cheese w/ Sauce & Onion
Dream tip (besides money)
Good online reviews / Gift Card
Pineapple on pizza?
50/50 — Debatable
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1 Yr
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Taryn
Bartender / Server
Taryn
Bartender / Server
T
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Paramore — Misery
Fave off-the-clock drink
Surfside
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Wing Bites
Favorite wing sauce
Hot Honey
Pizza you'd recommend
Old World
Dream tip (besides money)
Respect — just being kind and patient is the best tip I could ask for
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
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8 Mon
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Tyler Toby
Line Cook
Tyler Toby
Line Cook
TT
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Thank You My Love - Jackie Chan
Fave off-the-clock drink
Orange Crush
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Saddle Burger
Favorite wing sauce
Classic Hot
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet American
Dream tip (besides money)
Hugs
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah
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1.5 yrs
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Kim
Bartender / Server
Kim
Bartender / Server
K
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Black on Blue - Kenny Wayne Sheppard
Fave off-the-clock drink
Bang
Fave menu item (not pizza)
French Dip
Favorite wing sauce
Hot Honey BBQ
Pizza you'd recommend
Old World
Dream tip (besides money)
Ill Think of Something
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
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12 Yrs
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Lisa
Bartender / Server
Lisa
Bartender / Server
L
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Big Bad Wolf
Fave off-the-clock drink
Coffee
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Saddle Burger
Favorite wing sauce
Ranch Dill Parm
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet American
Dream tip (besides money)
Winning Lottery Ticket
Pineapple on pizza?
With ham, yes by itself, no
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2 Mon
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Kathryn
Kitchen Staff
Kathryn
Kitchen Staff
K
Guilty pleasure / hype-up song
Opalite - Taylor Swift
Fave off-the-clock drink
Vodka, Sprite, Cran
Fave menu item (not pizza)
Fried Cheesecake
Favorite wing sauce
Honey BBQ
Pizza you'd recommend
Sweet American
Dream tip (besides money)
Reese's Cups
Pineapple on pizza?
Nah!
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