What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Sous Chef (Lunch) position at Justin Wines?
Company Description
JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star - making it the only winery restaurant in the county to retain both awards for three years in a row. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.
As we strive forward with ambitions to gain and retain more accolades, we are seeking a Junior Sous Chef (Lunch) who has a wide variety of experience from high volume to fine dining. This chef will be responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section / department focus. Because of this, a 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.
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
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.
- 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
- Prepare, cook, and present culinary dishes; enforce strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and troubleshoot any problems that may arise
- Communicate with The Farmstead with regards to needed products
- Support teammates in managing their time, prep, and mentoring the quality and efficiency of work
- Support the ordering and inventory control and ensuring that needed ingredients are ordered
- Train lower-level staff in their department and holding them accountable
- Maintain organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and other kitchen storage areas
- Work with the Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create seasonal-appropriate dishes
- Support the Restaurant with prep & execution of Events and Lunch
Qualifications
Pay Range : $26.00 - $29.00 an hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
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 Restaurantmaking 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 thats 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 JUSTINs 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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Salary : $26 - $29
