Jr. Sous Chef

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery | Paso Robles, CA | Hospitality/Food Service | Associate | Full-time | Job ID: REF4599I

JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that the Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to have received both a 2022 MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star and most recently, a Five-Stars from Forbes 2023 Travel Guide. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

The Jr. Sous 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.

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 Junior 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.

• The Junior Sous Chef’s primary role is to oversee the preparation and cooking of food at The Restaurant at JUSTIN.
• The Junior Sous Chef will work a line station at dinner, manage daily kitchen prep work and station set-up prior to service, and maintain the highest quality food preparation standards.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes; enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and troubleshooting any problems that may arise.
• Communicates with The Farmstead regarding needed products.
• Supports teammates in managing their time, prep, and mentoring the quality and efficiency of work.
• Supports the ordering and inventory control.
• Trains lower-level staff in their department and holds them accountable.
• Maintains organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas.
• Ensures that needed ingredients are ordered and works with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create seasonal appropriate dishes.
• Supports the Restaurant with prep & execution of events and lunch.

• 2+ Years Fine Dining Culinary Experience.
• Culinary Degree Preferred.
• Serv-Safe Certified.
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment, and execute appropriate logistical processes.
• Comfortable in dealing with guests and purveyors daily.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion about food.
• 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.

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
• Manager and leadership training, weekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings.
• Training in continuous improvement and project management.
• 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.

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