History of Johnny Rockets

Founded in 1986, Johnny Rockets today has over 320 locations throughout the United States.   What makes this restaurant unique is that they take after an older, 1950s diner, where you can a special atmosphere.   You can find many of their locations in shopping malls, as well as stand alone spots.   You can find their headquarters in Lake Forest, California.

Job Description / Average Wage

Server / Waitress: A waitress / server will be in charge of seating people, as well as taking orders.   You will refill drinks, bring out food, as well as making sure that the customer is happy with their meal.   If anything is wrong, you will do your best to make sure that they are satisfied.   The average wage is around $2 to $4 plus tips.

Kitchen / Cook: You will be responsible for cooking food according to company’s guidelines.   You will cook food, prepare it, as well as make sure that the customer is happy with the food that you’re preparing.   You will also help open up, as well as close down the kitchen when you’re needed.   The average wage is around $8 to $12 a hour.

Kitchen Manager:   Overseeing the activities in the kitchen, you’re going to be responsible for making sure that the kitchen is running according to plan.   If any problems do arise, you’ll do your best to resolve them.   On top of that, you’ll be in charge of helping any other employees with jobs that they may have.   The average wage can range from $10+ per hour.

Dishwasher:   Working in the back of the kitchen, you’ll be in charge of washing dishes, cleaning up pots and pans as well as making sure that the tables on the main floor are cleaned as well.   You’ll be responsible for mopping and sweeping floors as well.   The average wage for this position can range from $8 to $10 per hour.

Supervisor / Assistant Manager: Working in management, you will be in charge of watching over a complete shift.   You will make sure that the store is running at 100%.   You will assign tasks, as well as help the other employees with any other jobs that they need help with.   The average wage starts at $9+ a hour.

Benefits

• Medical that includes dental, vision and prescription discounts.
• Long and short term disability.
• Term life insurance.
• 401K retirement program with company match.

*Franchised owned restaurants may vary when it comes down to benefits.

How to apply

If you want to work with a Johnny Rockets, you will find that you can request a job application in a restaurant near you.   To find a restaurant near you, you can search here.   You can also get more information on their career page as well here.