Chef de Partie - Grill Cook (Lunch) - JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Are you passionate about the culinary arts and open to a move to the beautiful Central Coast wine country?

Join our acclaimed 3x MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star award-winning culinary team at The Restaurant at JUSTIN! Our renowned restaurant, nestled in Paso Robles, California—midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco—offers the perfect blend of hospitality and culinary excellence. While this opportunity does not include relocation assistance, it’s ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in a thriving food and wine culture. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a Chef de Partie - Grill Cook (Lunch) who has a wide variety of experience from high volume to fine dining. We're seeking a passionate culinarian who thrives in a high-paced, team-oriented environment. This person must be driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow with a company that values creativity and continuous self-development.

The work schedule is Thursday - Monday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM). This position is based at our JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

A Chef de Partie (CDP) primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in their respective section of the lunch/grill kitchen operation/menu. The person in this role must be very organized, comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, be able to give orders within their section, and reliably carry out orders handed down by the Sous Chef and Head Chef. This is a great opportunity to work with local farmers and our on-site Chef's Garden, cooking with only the freshest ingredients to operate a hyper-seasonal menu.

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in the respective section of the kitchen operation/menu during lunch service
• Will focus on grilling, and sautéing foods and dishes for lunch
• Consistently cooking proteins at proper temperatures in a timely fashion is a must
• Ability to read and reiterate tickets
• Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before service and maintaining 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
• Works with Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine to maintain standards and create new dishes
• Assists the Kitchen and Restaurant teams in preparing and executing any events 
• Picks garnish as needed from the JUSTIN garden and communicates product needs

• 2+ years fine dining culinary experience
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Culinary Degree preferred but not required
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes
• Exceptional attention to detail, and passion about food and wine
• Must thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Have a calm and approachable demeanor

Pay Rate: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour. Final compensation will be 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 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

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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