At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we offer guests the ultimate California food and wine experience with world class service. Our award-winning culinary team takes advantage of farm to table offerings, using fresh local ingredients that reflect the changing seasons.

Our team is looking for a positive and energetic new Estate Support Staff member to join a team of Wine Guides and Servers to deliver an exceptional lunch and tasting experience. You will be responsible for welcoming our guests with water service, removing empty plates, replenishing table supplies, ensuring a meal is served in a timely manner, and accommodating special requests to create a memorable experience. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a luxury, high-volume restaurant and tasting room with opportunities to expand your wine knowledge and service with our JUSTIN training program. This role is vital to our service, and is part of the tip pool - you can anticipate making an additional $600 to $800 per period.

• Clear tables after guests leave, and take glass/tableware to kitchen areas and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing
• Promptly clean tabletops, chairs, and banquette between seatings
• Reset and arrange tabletops, and check floor and clean as required
• Inspect restrooms every 30 minutes and clean/restock as needed
• Respond appropriately to guest requests, communicate guest requests to servers/manager immediately
• Restock wine, merchandise, and collateral materials as needed
• Assist with pre/post shift setup/cleanup

• Possess a flexible schedule and able to work weekends (29 hours per week)
• Previous experience in a restaurant setting preferred but not required
• Show a strong interest in customer service and an appreciation for wine
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and tasks
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• 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 focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

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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