We can’t wait to meet you!
We are delighted that you are interested in a career at Justin Thompson Restaurants. Please complete our application below for employment or apply in person at any of our locations. Our company is constantly hiring multiple positions and an application is required for consideration.
Our Mission
Justin Thompson Restaurants’ mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service and exceeding the expectations of our staff, patrons and supporters. At Justin Thompson Restaurants, we believe in the words of Gandhi, when he said, “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”, or as Einstein said it, “only a life lived in the service of others is worth living”. The belief that working to better those around you is paramount to the success of the company and at the heart of each and every decision made by Justin and his management team.
Each person within the company works in the service of others. Justin works to support and take care of the company management team, while they in turn take care of the general managers and chefs so they can focus on taking care of the staff. When each level of team member’s concerns and needs are met by those supporting them, every team member is confident in their ability to take care of and provide exceptional hospitality to our guests, our friends, and our community.
Assistant Manager
Oversee and ensure that attentive and extraordinary service is provided to all guests, standards regarding quality of food and beverage served are met by both FOH and BOH, opening and closing procedures for all positions are complete, and restaurant is maintained in pristine condition.
Bar Manager
Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing and the execution of service in the bar and lounge. Develop and implement training and cleanliness programs for the bar. Work with General Manager to achieve sales, labor, and cost of goods goals related to liquor, beer, and wine.
Cashier
Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional experience for all our guests. Each cashier’s primary objective is to show our guests such a delightful time; they will want to return again and again. By attentively engaging guests, cashiers are acutely aware of the guests’ needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings.
Chef de Cuisine
Oversee and manage the kitchen with regard to hiring, training, motivating, and leading employees, controlling food and labor cost through purchasing, controlling inventory, costing new dishes, proper scheduling, and training.
Catering Director
Oversee & coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve company objectives with regard to sales, controlling cost of goods and labor, employee management and retention, guest service and satisfaction, food and beverage quality, maintenance, and cleanliness & sanitation.
Catering Assistant
Assist and organize information for events such as weddings, parties, etc.… Organize client menu tastings, emails, event dates, follow up calls. Must have strong organizational and computer skills, outstanding work ethic, flexibility, and organization. Must like conversing with clients and potential clients.
Dishwasher
Properly clean, maintain, and organize all dishes, flatware, cups, utensils, pans, and equipment in the kitchen. The dishwasher is the backbone of the restaurant, and they must possess excellent organization skills. Ability to maintain proper, consistent levels of cleanliness of all items in kitchen. Must be able to work quickly, efficiently, and cleanly.
Host/Hostess
As a Host/Hostess you are the first and last impression guests have of JTR Group. Hosts & Hostesses greet guests at the front door and seat them in the dining room. Hosts & Hostesses must be able to take accurate and complete information from guests in person and over the phone while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
General Manager
Oversee & coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve company objectives with regard to sales, controlling cost of goods and labor, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food and beverage quality, maintenance, and cleanliness & sanitation.
Line Cook
Prepare food in an efficient and effective manner that follows all JTR standards and practices, as well as comply with all local, state, and national food safety guidelines. Prep and cook foods for both lunch and dinner service, while executing dishes. Ensure cleanliness of both work area, and kitchen including, but not limited to, dry goods, walk in, reach ins, freezer, and all storage areas.
Sous Chef
Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Each server’s primary objective is to show our guests such a delightful time; they will want to return again and again. By attentively engaging guests, servers are acutely aware of the guests’ needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings.
Server
Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Each server’s primary objective is to show our guests such a delightful time; they will want to return again and again. By attentively engaging guests, servers are acutely aware of the guests’ needs and desires, which will be matched to our offerings.
FAQs
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The first step is to apply online on the application form just above this section.
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Several of our managers have worked with Justin for over twenty years, some who began as bussers, servers, and line cooks. We strive to promote from within and support upward mobility in the careers of our staff.
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Yes, and we strive to ensure that every employee has good work/life balance.
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JTR offers all of its full-time employees health insurance, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, paid maternity and paternity leave, in addition to continuing education allowances and dining cards for management staff.
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This is an important one, as we do not give preferential treatment to applicants with formal education. Experience in the industry is preferred, but not a deterrent. We believe that good intention, kindness, desire for success and aptitude for learning and being hospitable to others are far more important qualities. We are excited to work with anyone who is willing to be a contributing a part of our team.
“Working for JTR allows me to be creative, because with JTR its not just a job it’s a family. It’s great to work for JTR. I’m proud to wear it on my jacket as a badge of honor.”
“This is such a great place to work because they try very hard to help the local community by purchasing fresh foods from local farmers. They also give to local charities and volunteer lots of time to the community. It’s kind of like a family here. They treat us with great respect and really care about the employees. They care about the people that they are serving.”
“While I’m new to the company, I can see right away the strong sense of community. There’s a lovely personal touch here, and you get a feel for how much attention is going into everything (drinks, food) on the menu. All the restaurants have a cool, trendy downtown vibe and seem to be coming about in the right time.”
We’d love to meet you!
Click the button below to get the application process started! Questions? We’re here to help. E-mail questions to hr@jtrgroup.com