About Us

The Announcement


May 10, 2019 – Germantown, WI – There’s a new independent restaurant opening in the next couple months in Germantown. It’s an old-school location with a unique twist and a recognizable owner.

Jodi Janisse-Kanzenbach is the genius behind a new eatery called The Precinct. It will be in the old Germantown Police Station on Church Street, just around the corner from Barley Pop Pub, N116 W16137 Main Street.

Our Crew



Karina - HR Director & General Manager

I'm the HR Director & General Manager at Precinct & Barley Pop! Along with business networking; hiring and training; customer relations. I'm really excited for my new role!


Angie - Sous Chef

I enjoy the environment of this kitchen and hope that is translated through the food and every customers' experience.


Allan - Dishwasher

I enjoy working with everyone; it’s like a big family. I’m just Happy to be here!



Abrianna - Pastry Chef

This is the most creative job yet. I get to explore the foods and pastries through Chef Jodi’s kitchen!! 


Maddie - Host

I am a student at Germantown High School. I love working at the Prec1nct. It is such a great environment, and I have met so many wonderful people


Riley - Host & Server

Senior at Germantown high school. Apart of the Falls Patio Players and will be majoring in theater arts next year. I love the culinary food coming out of the kitchen that I get to eat!!




Sarah - Server & Expo

Working at Precinct makes it sound like I’m actually doing something with my criminal justice degree!

Brittni - Server

Graduated from UW-Milwaukee with my bachelor’s in Economics and Development. During the day I do accounting for Kohl’s Imports team. In my free time I enjoy and teach yoga, also writing with one of my (far too many) fountain pens and eating great food.  Which is how I found myself from a seat at the table to serving at The Precinct. I look forward to providing you amazing service, which is so easy with the wonderful dishes Chef Jodi has to offer.


Mike - Beer Curator

My teacher told me I'd never amount to much because I procrastinate so much. I told them, "Just you wait!"

Caitlyn - Server/Bartender

Prec1nct not only gives me the greatest work environment, but they have given me family. I work here beacuse I'm included. accepted and supported no matter what. I love what I do, who I work with and what we are able to provide to the community. Farm to table, made from scratch food can't be beat!



LuAnne - Prep Cook

I came to the Precinct as a 70 year old culinary intern. I was honored when they asked me to stay. I love the energy in the kitchen!! I’m not Jodi’s real mom but am her work mom!


Kaila - Server

I’m a stay-at-home mom of two young boys. You’ll find me serving at Prec1nct most Saturday nights. I come for the adult conversation and to serve delicious food, but I stay for the shift drink!


Amber - Expo

Finishing senior year Germantown high school. Attending MIAD next year majoring in art!!

I love keeping busy and learning new things. I have a pet turtle.


Sammy - Host

Current student at Germantown high school. I have a never-ending amount of hobbies and I love working with these amazing people! So grateful to be a part of such a positive work environment!



Amanda - Server

Home schoolin’ Mom during the day and server at night.. I love family time and camping!



Melissa - Server

Started at Precinct in March of 2024. She is a Minnesota native and relocated with her husband and 3 kids to the Germantown area. On Saturdays you can find her in the bleachers of her daughters’ basketball games or son’s football games and wrestling matches. Sundays are for the Green Bay Packers


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