Chef de Partie, Dinner Pantry

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 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.

Looking to join an award-winning team and expand your culinary skills and knowledge? Come join our team of culinary experts at JUSTIN!

As we strive forward with ambitions to gain and retain more accolades, we are seeking a Chef de Partie (Dinner Pantry) 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.

• The Chef de Partie's primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in their respective section of the dinner kitchen operation/menu
• Participate in daily kitchen prep work and station set-up prior to service and maintaining the highest quality food preparation standards and adhering to recipes and directions.
• Works with the Chefs to maintain standards and deploy new dishes per specifications
• Works with Chefs to prepare and execute any events
• Picks garnish as needed from the JUSTIN garden and communicates product needs to farmstead team
• Preparing seasonal ingredients to Chef Team’s specification and follows directions to ensure consistency and highest levels of quality.
• Prepares proteins in a safe and sanitary way to ensure food safety and adherence to local food safety regulations.
• Works pantry station at dinner service ensuring station is set up pre-service and maintains cleanliness throughout service.
• Works with the Team Member mentality as part of a greater team

• 2+ years fine dining culinary experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and passionate about food and wine
• Culinary degree preferred
• Serv-Safe Certified
• Demonstrated strong ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to establish direction, obtain commitment and execute appropriate logistical processes
• Comfortable dealing with guests and purveyors on a daily basis
• Must thrive in a fast paced working environment
• Have a calm and approachable demeanor
• Superb time management and organizational skills

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

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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