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-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.

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is seeking a Back Waiter to support the Restaurant team at our JUSTIN Estate (Chimney Rock location). The Restaurant Server is responsible for the serving of food, wine and attending to the needs of winery guests within the following formats: Lunch, Dinner, and Events, both on-sight and off-sight. 

This is a full-time position, and the right candidate must have full weekend availability.

• 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
• Prior to service, consults with Chefs regarding 86 Lists, Menu Changes, Modifications to Service Standards and any and all information regarding the sourcing of menu items
• At the conclusion of service, prepares all guest checks, appropriates gratuities to bi-weekly Gratuity Report, inventories shift’s wine consumption, resets dining room, and completes closing side work.
• Attends staff Hospitality meetings
• Responsible for communicating dining room supply needs to the manager
• Assists with monthly inventory of both JUSTIN Wine and Non-JUSTIN Wine
• Performs weekly inventory on the following: glasses, flatware, dining room accessories and linens
• Continually educates and informs oneself of all new JUSTIN releases as well as JUSTIN Library wines, viticulture and winemaking techniques
• Responsible for maintaining JUSTIN standards and operating within Forbes 5-Star or equivalent standards

• 2 years of fine dining restaurant experience preferred
• A thorough understanding of food, to include origins, prep methods and techniques, ingredients and ingredient combinations
• Proven success working in a customer service position or industry
• Grace under pressure; a strong sense of urgency, insistent attention to detail with a desire to exceed customer’s expectations
• Must have prior experience in an upscale, fine dining environment
• A strong food vocabulary and ability to understand a sophisticated food menu
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $15.60 - $16.00 per hour. Final compensation is dependent upon skills and experience.

• 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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