About PJ’s
Welcome to PJ’s Restaurant, a unique little restaurant that is actually planned, managed and executed by students in HTM*3090 - an experiential learning lab made for our students to gather real knowledge about how the food service industry runs.
In the first month of this course, students are trained in all positions of restaurant operation. Then the tables turn (pun intended) and students practice what they learned and execute their own themed restaurant that they manage - which you are attending today!
Our students are excited to demonstrate the skills they’ve learned to you. However, as in any teaching lab, mistakes can occur. While we hope these mistakes are rare, they are also important learning opportunity. When a problem does arise, you can help our students learn by kindly letting your server or student manager know so it can be corrected.
The Lang School of Hospitality, Food, & Tourism Management was recently recognized for its excellence, tying for 1st place in Canada and ranking among the top 100 globally in Hospitality & Leisure Management in the latest QS World University Rankings. This achievement reflects the School’s commitment to industry-focused education, innovative research, and the professional success of its graduates.
Supported by expert faculty and industry-standard facilities, students gain the practical and managerial competencies needed to thrive in Canada’s evolving hospitality, food service, and tourism sectors. PJ’s remains a flagship experiential learning hub, showcasing the high standards and leadership that define hospitality education at the University of Guelph.
Our Teaching Team
Executive Chef & InstructorMonika, a Lang HAFA 2019 alum, also graduated in 2020 from the Canadian Food & Wine Institute, specializing in baking & and pastry arts.
She brings with her an extensive depth of experience running her own business and is also a recipient of KML’s 2022 Top 30 Under 30 leadership recognition.
Chef Monika Kruszka
Teaching Assistant & Sous Chef, Winter 2026Sarah Burns
Teaching Assistant & Front of House Manager, Winter 2026Jenna Plati
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