Junior Sous Chef (Lunch)

Have you always wanted to live on the beautiful Central Coast and work at a Michelin-starred restaurant? JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is hiring chefs to support our renowned lunch and dinner service. Nestled in the heart of Paso Robles wine country, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, our estate offers an incredible opportunity to advance your culinary career. For the right candidate, we will offer relocation assistance to help you make the move here. 

It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Lunch Service) who has a wide variety of experience from high volume to fine dining. This person must be driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow with a company that values creativity and continuous self-development. This chef is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section/ department focus. Because of this, a successful Jr. Sous Chef must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.

The work schedule is Thursday - Monday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). This position is based at our Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

A Jr. Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef. A successful Jr. Sous Chef is accepting of constructive criticisms and has a desire to grow one's culinary and professional skill set and that of their team. 

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of food at The Restaurant at JUSTIN
• Work in all stations for lunch service, manage daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before service and maintain the highest quality food preparation standards
• Prepare, cook, and present culinary dishes; enforce strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and troubleshoot any problems that may arise
• Communicate with The Farmstead with regards to needed products
• Support teammates in managing their time, prep, and mentoring the quality and efficiency of work
• Support the ordering and inventory control and ensuring that needed ingredients are ordered
• Train lower-level staff in their department and holding them accountable
• Maintain organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas
• Work with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create seasonal-appropriate dishes
• Support the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events and Lunch

• 2+ years fine dining culinary experience
• Previous experience training and mentoring staff
• Exceptional attention to detail and passionate about food and wine
• Culinary Degree recommended
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes
• Comfortable dealing with guests and purveyors on a daily basis
• Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Have a calm and approachable demeanor
• Superb time management and organizational skills

Pay Range: $26.00 - $29.00 an hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future, including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • Virtual mental health resources 
  • Life coaching 
  • Engaging employee community groups 
  • Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • Library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society, quality education, medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and a Restaurant—making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

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