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== Brief Introduction == |
== Brief Introduction == |
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Jack’s Place is a subsidiary group of JP Pepperdine, established in 1966 by Jack Hunt. Besides steaks, the restaurant offers grills, salads, seafood, pizza and pasta |
Jack’s Place is a subsidiary group of JP Pepperdine, established in 1966 by Jack Hunt. Besides steaks, the restaurant offers grills, salads, seafood, pizza and pasta <ref>{{cite news|last1=Koh|first1=W. T.|title=Delicious steaks at Jack’s Place|url=http://mypaper.sg/specials/delicious-steaks-jacks-place-20140626|accessdate=Oct 24, 2014|agency=My Paper|date=Jun 26, 2014}}</ref>. There are 16 outlets in Singapore and a central kitchen in 10 Defu Lane <ref>{{cite news|last1=Ling|first1=N.|title=Jack’s success amid flats|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes19820102-1.1.47.aspx|accessdate=Apr 6, 2015|publisher=The Straits Times|date=Jan 2, 1982}}</ref>. |
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== History <ref>{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://jacksplace.com.sg/our-history|website=Jack’s Place|accessdate=Jul 7, 2014}}</ref>== |
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== History [3] == |
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Mr Say Lip Hai immigrated to Singapore from Hainan Island and first found work in the Sembawang Barracks, where he spent his time cooking and serving meals to British troops. He opened the Cola Restaurant and Bar in 1967 in Sembawang where he served both the public and British and Commonwealth troops. <br /> |
Mr Say Lip Hai immigrated to Singapore from Hainan Island and first found work in the Sembawang Barracks, where he spent his time cooking and serving meals to British troops. He opened the Cola Restaurant and Bar in 1967 in Sembawang where he served both the public and British and Commonwealth troops. <br /> |
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In 1969, Mr Say was approached by a British couple, Mr and Mrs Jack Hunt, who were impressed by the quality of steak prepared and subsequently suggested they collaborate. As partners, Mr Jack Hunt and Mr Say Lip Hai opened a catering business operating out of Mr Jack Hunt’s pub in Killiney Road |
In 1969, Mr Say was approached by a British couple, Mr and Mrs Jack Hunt, who were impressed by the quality of steak prepared and subsequently suggested they collaborate. As partners, Mr Jack Hunt and Mr Say Lip Hai opened a catering business operating out of Mr Jack Hunt’s pub in Killiney Road <ref name="ref4">{{cite news|last1=Tan|first1=A.|title=Succulent steaks, good wines give Jack’s new flavour|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19850306-1.2.37.3.aspx|accessdate=Apr 6, 2015|publisher=The Straits Times|date=Mar 6, 1985}}</ref> , which eventually became Jack’s Place Steak House. <br /> |
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In 1972, Mr Hunt moved back to England and sold the business to Mr Say. <br /> |
In 1972, Mr Hunt moved back to England and sold the business to Mr Say. <br /> |
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Noticing that Western-themed restaurants congregated in the town area, Mr Say decided to move into the suburban neighbourhoods. He obtained a location in Ang Mo Kio and named his new outlet Jack’s Garden |
Noticing that Western-themed restaurants congregated in the town area, Mr Say decided to move into the suburban neighbourhoods. He obtained a location in Ang Mo Kio and named his new outlet Jack’s Garden <ref>{{cite web|title=Milestones|url=http://www.jppepperdine.com/milestones.php|website=JP pepperdine|accessdate=Oct 24, 2014}}</ref>. <br /> |
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In 2008, the company went through a re-branding and the restaurants now fall under the new umbrella company JP Pepperdine |
In 2008, the company went through a re-branding and the restaurants now fall under the new umbrella company JP Pepperdine <ref>{{cite news|last1=Huang|first1=L.|title=Old F&B brands are being vitalised by a younger generation of leaders to remain fresh and exciting|url=http://chutzpah.typepad.com/slow_movement/2010/02/st-old-fb-brands-are-being-vitalised-by-a-younger-generation-of-leaders-to-remain-fresh-and-exciting.html|accessdate=Apr 6, 2015|publisher=The Straits Times|date=Feb 7, 2010}}</ref>. |
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=== Inspiration behind the company === |
=== Inspiration behind the company === |
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Jack’s Place is predominantly a Western-styled restaurant that targets the family demographic. It aims to serve hearty food in a homey ambience for great value, focusing on serving quality food |
Jack’s Place is predominantly a Western-styled restaurant that targets the family demographic. It aims to serve hearty food in a homey ambience for great value, focusing on serving quality food <ref name="ref4"/>. |
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=== Vision [7] === |
=== Vision [7] === |
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To be socially responsible, guest-oriented and innovative; and continually expanding International Food Services Group that looks after its stakeholders. |
To be socially responsible, guest-oriented and innovative; and continually expanding International Food Services Group that looks after its stakeholders. |
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In collaboration with the Health Promotion Board, Jack’s Place participates in the Healthier Dining Programme. The first phase of HPB’s food strategy aims to increase the number of healthier eat-out meals consumed to 180 million meals per year by 2020 by partnering with 18 food service providers to offer 500-calorie meals across 700 outlets and stalls island-wide, Jack’s Place features healthier options throughout their menu.[14] |
In collaboration with the Health Promotion Board, Jack’s Place participates in the Healthier Dining Programme. The first phase of HPB’s food strategy aims to increase the number of healthier eat-out meals consumed to 180 million meals per year by 2020 by partnering with 18 food service providers to offer 500-calorie meals across 700 outlets and stalls island-wide, Jack’s Place features healthier options throughout their menu.[14] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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<ref>{{cite news|last1=Koh|first1=W. T.|title=Delicious steaks at Jack’s Place|url=http://mypaper.sg/specials/delicious-steaks-jacks-place-20140626|accessdate=Oct 24, 2014|agency=My Paper|date=Jun 26, 2014}}</ref> |
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Brief Introduction
Jack’s Place is a subsidiary group of JP Pepperdine, established in 1966 by Jack Hunt. Besides steaks, the restaurant offers grills, salads, seafood, pizza and pasta [1]. There are 16 outlets in Singapore and a central kitchen in 10 Defu Lane [2].
History [3]
Mr Say Lip Hai immigrated to Singapore from Hainan Island and first found work in the Sembawang Barracks, where he spent his time cooking and serving meals to British troops. He opened the Cola Restaurant and Bar in 1967 in Sembawang where he served both the public and British and Commonwealth troops.
In 1969, Mr Say was approached by a British couple, Mr and Mrs Jack Hunt, who were impressed by the quality of steak prepared and subsequently suggested they collaborate. As partners, Mr Jack Hunt and Mr Say Lip Hai opened a catering business operating out of Mr Jack Hunt’s pub in Killiney Road [4] , which eventually became Jack’s Place Steak House.
In 1972, Mr Hunt moved back to England and sold the business to Mr Say.
Noticing that Western-themed restaurants congregated in the town area, Mr Say decided to move into the suburban neighbourhoods. He obtained a location in Ang Mo Kio and named his new outlet Jack’s Garden [5].
In 2008, the company went through a re-branding and the restaurants now fall under the new umbrella company JP Pepperdine [6].
Inspiration behind the company
Jack’s Place is predominantly a Western-styled restaurant that targets the family demographic. It aims to serve hearty food in a homey ambience for great value, focusing on serving quality food [4].
Vision [7]
To be socially responsible, guest-oriented and innovative; and continually expanding International Food Services Group that looks after its stakeholders.
Mission [7]
Guest – To meet their expectations and provide consistent standards of the best value
Employee – To be an innovative, rewarding and quality-driven employee
Society – To be socially responsible with regards to the environment and health of the society
Investor – To ensure realistic annual returns with a strong cash flow
Business Partners – To expand correspondingly and achieve mutual benefit
Company Profile
Notable products/services
Jack’s Place is known best for its steaks and affordable prices [8]. The signature dish is the Jack’s Special Steak which is a centre-cut tenderloin topped with fresh asparagus and black mushroom sauce [1]. Other local favourites include the Sambal Steak which is a dish inspired by local culture while staying true to the origin of the steakhouse by fusing sambal chilli with the classic Western steak [9].
Reimagining Jack’s Place
Jack’s Place has made changes to the uniform and restaurant décor over the years. Female waitresses used to wear the traditional Malay Sarong Kebaya (Malay ethnic dress) as their outfits. In the 1990s, it was changed to the current outfit.
Table spreads were changed to match the green and white checkered design following the rebranding of Jack’s Place.
True to its pub origins, the restaurant design for Jack’s Place started out with dark colours and wood tones. The colour scheme later changed to blue and red checkers. The colours of the original Jack’s Place were changed to green and white after Mr Say bought over the company [4].
Setbacks
One of the setbacks faced by the company was the outbreak of Mad Cow Disease [10]. Business fell by as much as 25 percent, as Singaporeans avoided Jack’s Place and its primarily-bovine menu.
Branches in Singapore [11]
S/No | Location in Singapore | Opening year |
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1 | Ang Mo Kio | 1979 |
2 | Bras Basah Complex | 1980 |
3 | Parkway Parade | 1985 |
4 | West Coast Recreation Centre | 1987 |
5 | Bukit Panjang Plaza | 1998 |
6 | Compass Point | 2004 |
7 | Great World City | 2004 |
8 | Century Square | 2005 |
9 | Anchorpoint | 2007 |
10 | United Square | 2008 |
11 | SAFRA Jurong Clubhouse | 2009 |
12 | NEX Serangoon | 2010 |
13 | Woodlands Civic Centre | 2011 |
14 | The Grandstand | 2012 |
15 | JEM | 2013 |
16 | Orangetee Building | 2013 |
17 | Paya Lebar Square | 2014 |
Awards [5]
Year | Awards Received |
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2012 | • Received Total Defence Awards [12] • Received Singapore SME1000 Company Award |
2011 | • Received double winner awards for: (i) Most Popular Brand Award (ii) Singapore Prestige Brand Award - Promising Brands • Received AsiaOne People’s Choice Award 2010 [13] |
2007 | • Awarded HACCP Certification • Received RAS Restaurant Award • Awarded People Developer Certification |
2006 | • Awarded Singapore Promising Brands |
2005 | • Awarded Singapore Promising Brands |
2004 | • Awarded Singapore Promising Brands • Received HPB Health Award – Bronze |
2003 | • Received Super Brands Award |
2001 | • Singapore SME 500/1000 |
Milestones [5]
Year | Milestone |
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2014 | • The latest Jack's Place outlet opened in Paya Lebar Square on Christmas 2014. Its new design and concept will be adopted by the rest of the company's outlets over the next three years |
2010 | • Acquisition of Restaurant Hoshigaoka |
2008 | • Started Brewbaker’s Kitchen & Bar |
2006 | • Started new branding, Eatzi Gourmet |
2003 | • Opened first Jack’s Place outlet in 1 Utama, Malaysia • Started new branding, Seafood Harvest |
1993 | • Started catering services |
1991 | • HQ at Defu Lane was built |
1979 | • Opened new outlet at Ang Mo Kio (flagship outlet) |
1967 | • Opened first outlet at Cola • Took over Killiney Road |
1966 | • Jack’s Place founded at Killiney Road |
Recent Projects
In collaboration with the Health Promotion Board, Jack’s Place participates in the Healthier Dining Programme. The first phase of HPB’s food strategy aims to increase the number of healthier eat-out meals consumed to 180 million meals per year by 2020 by partnering with 18 food service providers to offer 500-calorie meals across 700 outlets and stalls island-wide, Jack’s Place features healthier options throughout their menu.[14]
References
- ^ Koh, W. T. (Jun 26, 2014). "Delicious steaks at Jack's Place". My Paper. Retrieved Oct 24, 2014.
- ^ Ling, N. (Jan 2, 1982). "Jack's success amid flats". The Straits Times. Retrieved Apr 6, 2015.
- ^ "About us". Jack’s Place. Retrieved Jul 7, 2014.
- ^ a b Tan, A. (Mar 6, 1985). "Succulent steaks, good wines give Jack's new flavour". The Straits Times. Retrieved Apr 6, 2015.
- ^ "Milestones". JP pepperdine. Retrieved Oct 24, 2014.
- ^ Huang, L. (Feb 7, 2010). "Old F&B brands are being vitalised by a younger generation of leaders to remain fresh and exciting". The Straits Times. Retrieved Apr 6, 2015.