Job Description

• Executing 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.
• Participates and ensures compliance with all Opening and Closing duties as determined and published by The Restaurant at JUSTIN Manager.
• Understanding table numbers and how, where to serve and buss tables as needed
• Understanding of dishes on the menu and restaurant and tasting room offerings
• Assisting server in pre-bussing (proper flatware is on table prior to dish)
• Assisting in post bussing (removing plates, clearing tables, cleanliness of tables)
• Assisting servers in serving plates to guests.
• Attends staff Hospitality meetings
• Responsible for communicating dining room supply needs to the manager.
• Continually educates and informs oneself of all new JUSTIN releases as well as JUSTIN Library wines, viticulture and winemaking techniques

Qualifications

• Two years of fine dining restaurant experience
• Proven success working in a customer service position or industry
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• 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

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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