Restaurant Host

At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we offer guests the ultimate California food and wine experience. The Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to have received both a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star, a Five-Star rating from Forbes 2023, and AAA 5 Diamond. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

We are hiring a Restaurant Host to join The Restaurant team at JUSTIN! The Host will support the front and back of the house of The Restaurant, greet guests politely and professionally, and escort them to their appropriate table. Host escorts guests from the table upon conclusion of their meal. The host will support in setting the dining room up with appropriate lighting and candles and other appreciated daily décor and ambiance. The host will support as needed to clear and reset tables effectively as guests leave. Also responsible for the appearance of The Restaurant and surrounding areas, as well as supporting The Restaurant Staff with clearing tables, running food, and bussing food as needed. Responsible for providing petit fours/ mignardise at the conclusion of the table, maintaining the welcome and exit experiences of guests.   

The work schedule is Thursday - Sunday (3:00 PM - close). This position requires weekend availability and ability to work long nights. Based at our JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

• Meets and greets guests upon arrival
• Escorts guests to table (takes coat checks if needed)
• Escorts guests to exit
• Wipes down and tidies furniture as needed
• Full knowledge of guests dinning for evening (dislikes etc)
• Full knowledge of the food and wine menu being offered
• Aware of any special occasions, dietary restrictions or other special notes related to guests
• Supports in running food with server
• Supports in watering tables
• Supports in clearing food from tables
• Serves the mignardise and petit/fours to tables
• Prepare give-a-way bags for guests
• Supports in dinning room set up/tear down
• Supports in mis en place/ preparation of service areas (BOH/FOH areas)
• Participates and ensures compliance with all opening and closing duties as determined and published by the Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef.
• Assists setting up candles, flowers/vases and other décor and ambiance, lighting
• Keeps up to date on new JUSTIN releases as well as viticulture and winemaking techniques
• Follows all company safety procedures and company policies
• Follows at minimum Forbes 5 star services/ standards
• Closing and opening side work including but not limited to polishing glasses, flatware, napkin folds, etc.
• Any other duties assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to work weekends
• Previous experience in a restaurant setting
• Shows a strong interest in customer service
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Food handlers card
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour, plus tips. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

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.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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