Job Opportunities
Part-Time Office Administration, Marketing and Store Support
POSTED: MAY 9, 2013
John's Restaurant and Coffee Lodge is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starter to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who is open to new challenges and can work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Position - Part-Time Office Administration, Marketing and Store Support John's Restaurant / Coffee Lodge Companies
Job Description Subject to Change
- Approx. 18 to 30 hours / week
- General office duties
- Marketing support including management of social media, print media and customer relations.
- Assigned store support on recurring items
- Customer service & phones and reception
- Administrative assistance to President and Controller
- Secretarial tasks as assigned
- Assigned Store support projects
- Assistance with delivery and on-site store support as required.
- Various administrative, operational and marketing tasks as assigned
- Assist in communication to all stores
- Other tasks as assigned
- Data collection and input on a recurring basis
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Social Media and basic sales
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with little supervision
- Basic knowledge of Coffee Lodge and John's Restaurant operations.
- Knowledge of office filing systems
- Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships
- Driver's license required. Position involves driving to various store locations
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications utilizing MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
- Maintain regular office hours
- Position involves hands on work in a restaurant on occasion.
Apply to bobiv@famousbacon.com
Cook, Lead Cook and/or Night Kitchen Supervisor
(note position may lead to increasing levels of responsibility in the operation of the kitchen)
John's Restaurant is searching for a hands on Cook with experience in quality and cost control, and also has culinary and management skills. The position provides the opportunity for advancement to increasing levels of responsibility for an energetic team player.
This is a long term, full time position for a responsible individual who is looking to join our team for a long term position and help build on the success of John's Restaurant's 45 year history.
The position is primarily afternoon and evenings with occasional day shifts. John's is open 6 am to 10 pm daily.
Working with Us
John's is one of Sarnia Lambton's busiest restaurant and a Southwestern Ontario landmark. John's is very fast paced with a reputation for outstanding quality and service.Benefits & Compensation
John's is committed to providing competitive wage rates commensurate with experience. An optional benefits package is also available.REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Responsibilities
The cook ultimately ensures that customers at John's enjoy an outstanding experience every time they visit John's. Working with the kitchen team, manager and the dining room manager, some of the responsibilities of this position include include:Duties and responsibilities
- Maintain all kitchen work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Prepare menu items quickly, efficiently and accurately.
- Inspect all plates prior to serving to customer.
- Store foods in designated areas, following health department rules and regulations regarding temperature control, sanitation, cross contamination and other considerations.
- Observe and test foods to ensure quality and detect potential quality or safety defects such as off tasting food.
- Report all food and supply shortages and order requirements to manager immediately.
- Prepare all necessary side work as necessary.
- Anticipate busy periods and prepare prior to "rushes".
- Perform and baking or other cooking assignments as directed by manager, or using your best judgement when appropriate (ie. If low on muffins, prepare more).
- Substitute or relieve other cooks during rush periods and emergencies.
- Assist dishwashers if necessary.
- Supervise the work, efficiency, safety and cost control of dishwashers when other manager is not present.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, especially when in the direct view of customers.
- Work with all other employees in a friendly and cordial way.
- Provide guidance to dining room staff on items including ingredients, preparation, expediting and general assistance.
- All other tasks as assigned
Guest Satisfaction
- Regularly monitoring and evaluating service levels and standards using guest and employee feedback
- Finding opportunities to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Developing plans for continuous improvement Cost Control
- Maintaining control over variable costs including food Costs, material costs, labour costs, repair and maintenance costs
- Being responsible for kitchen opening and closing procedures
- Promoting a highly skilled workforce by ensuring employees are given the appropriate on-the-job training and direction
- Working collaboratively with employees to ensure good operating practices are adhered to, including Safe Food Handling, HACCP and WHMIS
Compensation
- Competitive wages and an optional benefit program are available, commensurate with experience.
Send resume to info@famousbacon.com or apply in person with resume Wed. to Friday, 9 am to 3pm.
Cooks
NOW HIRING John's is now hiring Cooks.
- Full & Part Time
- Day and Night positions available
- Competitive wages & benefits
- Opportunities for growth
- Positions available for Summer & Fall 2009
John's is a fast paced environment that is committed to serving great food by great people. If you possess the above qualities and would like to join our team, we'd like to hear from you! Competitive wages and benefits available.
Apply with resume or email info@famousbacon.com or In Person at 1643 London Line, Sarnia, ON
Servers
NOW HIRING John's is now hiring Great Servers.
Does this sound like you?
- A team player
- A desire to do your best
- A self motivated individual who gets things done
- A desire to be part of a winning team
John's is a fast paced environment that is committed to serving great food by great people. If you possess the above qualities and would like to join our team, we'd like to hear from you! Competitive wages and benefits available.
Apply with resume or email info@famousbacon.com
John's Restaurant is now hiring for evening and weekend servers. John's is seeking an individual with the following qualities:
- A fun, outgoing personality
- A team player
- A desire to do your best
- An ability to adapt to change
- A self motivated individual who gets things done
- Experience in customer service and serving is an asset
- Availability to work on weekends and evenings (John's closes at 10pm)
- A desire to be part of a winning team
- John's is a fast paced environment that is committed to serving great food by great people.
- If you possess the above qualities and would like to join our team, we'd like to hear from you!
Please apply with your resume to John's Restaurant.












