JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery | Paso Robles, CA | Hospitality/Food Service | Mid-Senior Level | Full-time | Job ID: REF4930W
JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star - making it the only winery restaurant in the county to receive both awards for three years in a row. 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 Sous Chef to join our Downtown Tasting Room team! The Sous Chef is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section/department focus and must be very knowledgeable about their specialty. This person must be organized, comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, and must plan for the future while managing simultaneously day-to-day projects. A Sous Chef must also be able to give clear orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. They must exhibit leadership abilities and be able to mentor and train staff.
This position is based at our Downtown Tasting Room: 811 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Job DescriptionOversee the production momentum, cooking, and presentation of food in the restaurant dining program and grab-and-go at the Downtown Tasting Room location.Act as a mentor for staff while holding them accountable; lead training and help staff manage their time, quality, and efficiency of work.Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up prior to service while maintaining 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.Work with Tasting Room Manager & Assistant Manager to build and maintain a cohesive program between the front and back of the house.Control cost, efficiency, and inventory and place orders with the Executive Chef and/or vendors when ingredients are needed.Maintain organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas.Collaborate with Exec Chef and Exec Sous Chef to create seasonal-appropriate dishes, develop events, and expand the grab-and-go.Support the tasting room with prep & execution of Events, Lunch, Dinner, and production.Qualifications2+ years of fine dining culinary experience required.1+ year of management experience required.Culinary degree required.Serv-Safe Certified.Must be passionate about food and wine.Proficient in menu design, cost control, and inventory control.Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment, and execute appropriate logistical processes.Comfortable in dealing with guests and purveyors on a daily basis.Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment and have a calm and approachable demeanor.Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Final compensation is dependent upon skills and experience.
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