Looking to join an award-winning team and expand your culinary skills and knowledge? Come join our team of culinary experts at JUSTIN!
At JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, we offer guests the ultimate California food and wine experience. The Restaurant at JUSTIN is the only winery restaurant to have received both a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star and most recently, a Five-Star rating 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 Jr. 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 work schedule is Thursday - Monday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). This position is based at our Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Job Description:
- The Jr. Sous Chef’s primary role is to oversee the preparation and cooking of food at The Restaurant at JUSTIN
- Work in all stations for lunch service, manage daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before 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 with regards to needed products
- Supporting teammates in managing their time, prep, and mentoring the quality and efficiency of work
- Supporting the ordering and inventory control and ensuring that needed ingredients are ordered
- Training lower-level staff in their department and holding them accountable
- Maintaining organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas
- Work with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create seasonal-appropriate dishes
- Supports the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events and Lunch
Qualifications:
- 2+ Years Fine Dining Culinary Experience
- Culinary Degree Prefered
- 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 Guest 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.
Additional Information:
- 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 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
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
