Restaurant Host

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, a Five-Star rating from Forbes 2023, and AAA 5 Diamond. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

We are hiring a Restaurant Host to join The Restaurant team at JUSTIN! The Host will support the front and back of the house of The Restaurant, greet guests politely and professionally, and escort them to their appropriate table. Host escorts guests from the table upon conclusion of their meal. The host will support in setting the dining room up with appropriate lighting and candles and other appreciated daily décor and ambiance. The host will support as needed to clear and reset tables effectively as guests leave. Also responsible for the appearance of The Restaurant and surrounding areas, as well as supporting The Restaurant Staff with clearing tables, running food, and bussing food as needed. Responsible for providing petit fours/ mignardise at the conclusion of the table, maintaining the welcome and exit experiences of guests.

The work schedule is Thursday - Sunday (3:00 PM - close). This position requires weekend availability and ability to work long nights. Based at our JUSTIN Estate: 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Job Description

Meets and greets guests upon arrival

Escorts guests to table (takes coat checks if needed)

Escorts guests to exit

Wipes down and tidies furniture as needed

Full knowledge of guests dinning for evening (dislikes etc)

Full knowledge of the food and wine menu being offered

Aware of any special occasions, dietary restrictions or other special notes related to guests

Supports in running food with server

Supports in watering tables

Supports in clearing food from tables

Serves the mignardise and petit/fours to tables

Prepare give-a-way bags for guests

Supports in dinning room set up/tear down

Supports in mis en place/ preparation of service areas (BOH/FOH areas)

Participates and ensures compliance with all opening and closing duties as determined and published by the Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef.

Assists setting up candles, flowers/vases and other décor and ambiance, lighting

Keeps up to date on new JUSTIN releases as well as viticulture and winemaking techniques

Follows all company safety procedures and company policies

Follows at minimum Forbes 5 star services/ standards

Closing and opening side work including but not limited to polishing glasses, flatware, napkin folds, etc.

Any other duties assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Ability to work weekends

Previous experience in a restaurant setting

Shows a strong interest in customer service

Professional appearance and demeanor

Food handlers card

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour, plus tips. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and 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