Ponzi Vineyards is looking for an energetic team player to work as our Hospitality and Kitchen Support at our Sherwood Tasting Room.

This position requires a Hospitality professional with the ability to maintain our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

The Ponzi Vineyards Hospitality and Kitchen Support is a hybrid variation, with assisting the Front of House, including bussing, resetting tables, polishing glassware and stocking wine and also responsible for assisting with Back of the House functions , including food preparation and maintenance of quality standards, plate presentation and maintaining a clean and well-organized kitchen.

This position will report to the Hospitality Director.

Duties :

• Front of House duties :
• Bus tables and reset with proper glassware
• Wash and polish glasses
• Assist tasting room with stocking wines
• Fulfill wine orders as needed for guests and offer assistance to their car
• Make sure wine fridges are stocked with chilled wines and water bottles
• Complete closing task list for Tasting Room
• Back of House duties :
• Stock, prepare and maintain sufficient levels of food products according to winery needs and prep lists.
• Assist Culinary Director with event food preparation and execution .
• Assist BOH and FOH with monthly inventory.
• Prepare and cook food items for the tasting room menu and run food as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Assist in menu development and contribute to the creation of seasonal specials.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to deliver a seamless dining experience for guests.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 1 year with a hospitality experience
• Minimum of 1 year of culinary / kitchen experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Last updated : 2024-06-21