Part-Time Restaurant Server/Waiter (Chimney Rock)

  • Part-time

Company Description

JUSTIN is an award-wining 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.

Come join us and work with our MICHELIN awarded Executive Chef and team of culinary experts!

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is seeking a Part-Time Restaurant Server/Waiter to support the Restaurant team at our JUSTIN Estate (Chimney Rock location). This is a part-time position and the right candidate must have weekend availability.

They will be responsible for pre and post bussing of tables, supporting servers in delivering food and/or water. This person will support needed side duties to prepare and breakdown for dinner service and expected to support the front of the house team in exceeding guest expectations. 

Job Description

  • Execute the fine dining experience commensurate with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery’s mission statement and core values
  • Set-up and breakdown of dining room for service which can include polishing, table set-up, maintenance of fresh flower centerpieces, ensuring that the floor plan is reflective of reservations
  • Participate and ensure compliance with all opening and closing duties as needed
  • Understand table numbers and how, where to serve and buss tables
  • Knowledge of menu dishes and tasting room offerings
  • Assist server in pre-bussing (proper flatware is on table prior to dish)
  • Assist in post bussing (remove plates, clear tables, cleanliness of tables)
  • Support servers in serving plates to guests
  • Attend staff Hospitality meetings
  • Responsible for communicating dining room supply needs to the manager
  • Educate and inform oneself of all new JUSTIN releases as well as JUSTIN Library wines, viticulture and winemaking techniques

Qualifications

  • 2 years of fine dining restaurant experience
  • Genuine understanding of the importance of providing outstanding customer service
  • Grace under pressure; a strong sense of urgency, insistent attention to detail with a desire to exceed customer’s expectations
  • A thorough understanding of food, to include origins, prep methods and techniques, ingredients and ingredient combinations
  • A strong food vocabulary and ability to understand a sophisticated food menu
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Pay Range: $15.60 - $16.00, plus tips per scheduled shift. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

  • Part-Time Vacation, Personal & Sick Accruals
  • Wine and Merchandise Discounts
  • All the FIJI water you can drink at work
  • Wine Education Program
  • Fun Work Environment

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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